Title
A National Survey of Accessibility of Medical Instrumentation
Publication Title
Proceedings of the RESNA 2004 International Conference
Abstract
The RERC on Accessible Medical Instrumentation evaluates and develops methods and technologies to increase accessibility and usability of diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural healthcare equipment, and associated assistive technologies, for people with disabilities. This paper outlines the methods employed in creating the national survey designed to assess difficulties people with disabilities have experienced as patients using medical instrumentation for healthcare, describes strategies employed to recruit a diverse national sample, and presents preliminary results from the survey.
Recommended Citation
Winters, J.M.W., Story, M.F., Barnekow, K., Premo, B., Kailes, J.I,. Schwier, E., & Winters, J.M. (2004). A national survey of accessibility of medical instrumentation. Proceedings of the RESNA 2004 International Annual Conference. Arlington, VA: RESNA Press.
Comments
Paper presented at the International Annual Conference of the Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA), June 18-22, 2004, in Orlando, FL.