This literature review examines empirical research on smart technologies in eight domains
and seeks to analyse implications for smart rural communities research. The development …

Background The aging society posits new socioeconomic challenges to which a potential
solution is active and assisted living (AAL) technologies. Visual-based sensing systems are …

Intro--Foreword--Acknowledgements--Contributors--Abbreviations--Executive summary--
Introduction--Who this report is for--How this report was developed--What this report …

In 2018, the World Health Assembly adopted a resolution on improving access to assistive
technology (AT), and mandated the WHO to prepare a global report on assistive technology …

Purpose This paper aims to generate a better understanding of how challenges and
opportunities for sustainable change during digitalization relate to the organizing work of …

Background Digital technologies such as virtual reality (VR), humanoid robots, and digital
companion pets have the potential to provide social and emotional enrichment for people …

The use of wearable technology, which is often acquired to support well-being and a healthy
lifestyle, has become popular in Western countries. At the same time, healthcare is gradually …

Purpose To offer guidance for future welfare technology research, this review provides an
overview of current knowledge gaps and research needs as reported in primary scientific …

目的了解中国人辅助技术的需求, 供给和满意度. 方法采用世界卫生组织快速辅助技术评估(rATA
) 问卷在中国6 个省市的抽样调查数据, 从辅助技术的需求, 供给和满意度3 个方面进行分析 …

A bourgeoning number of studies have demonstrated that people living with dementia are
capable of participating in a wide range of everyday activities when supported by care …