Dr Jeffrey Morris wrote:
> Hi Steve,
>
> I would guess, judging by our experience in Wales, that people rarely
> actively turn down the opportunity to at least try EAT, even if they
> eventually decide it is not for them. It is far more likely that in
> general they are simply unaware of the technology. Of course, this is
> less likely to . That also goes for their carers and often associated
> professionals. That is, need is very much the issue as opposed to demand.
>
> There have been a variety of international papers over the last 10
> years suggesting that the need for EAT (of all forms) ranges between
> 1.1% and 1.5% of the population.
>
> If you want to discuss this further, give me a call.
>
> Jeff
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>
> Dr. Jeffrey D. Morris
> Head of Electronic Assistive Technology
>
> Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering Directorate
> University Hospital of Wales
> Cardiff & Vale NHS Trust
>
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Thanks Jeff,
I have had many leads on the subject, 6 from assistech (so it does
work) hopefully it will make interesting reading if I can contact
enough non-user; and the method is right.
thanks once agian
steve conlon
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