Assistive Technology Regulation
Identifying Attributes
Care Settings
Country
Publishing Organisation
Type of Quality Indicator
IOM Quality Dimension
Domain
Defining Attributes
Definition
Percentage of recommended areas for which standards or protocols for assistive products have been developed. These include the following seven areas: safety of assistive products; procurement of assistive products; delivery of assistive technology services; qualifications of assistive products providers; barrier-free/accessible environments; inclusion of assistive products in emergency preparedness and response programmes; inclusion of barrier-free/ accessible environments in emergency preparedness and response programmes.
Numerator
Number of recommended areas for which standards or protocols for assistive products have been developed.
Denominator
Seven areas for which standards or protocols for assistive products are recommended.
Exclusions
None
Use of Risk Adjustment
Risk Adjustments
None
Stratifications
None
Data Attributes
Type of Data Collection
Data Collection Methods
Preferred data source: WHO Assistive Technology Progress Indicators (indicator 'Assistive technology regulation'). Other data sources: Administrative data from ministry of health, other concerned ministries, quality standards agencies.
Frequency of Data Collection
Frequency of Data Collection in Days
Reporting Methods
Reporting Frequency
Reporting Frequency in Days
Indicator Has Recommended Targets
Source and Reference Attributes
Evidence Source
World Health Organization (WHO). Rehabilitation indicator menu. 2nd edition. 2023. Accessed September 2023. Available from: www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240076440
Technical Specifications
Rehabilitation indicator menu 2023 2nd edition: www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240076440