Guide to sourcing, using and maintaining thermal/functional AT such as seating and lighting.
A Window on Disability
A disability-led, life-course report combining community engagement and research with analysis of New Zealand health data to show how disabled people and their whānau experience the health system. It identifies major inequities in access, quality and outcomes, gaps in disability data, and practical priorities for disability-inclusive health services, workforce development and supported decision-making.
Details
Publisher Name:
Health Quality & Safety Commission Te Tāhū Hauora
Publisher Website:
https://www.hqsc.govt.nz
Languages:
English
AT Category Focus:
All
Country or Region:
New Zealand
Categories:
Report
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