Worldwide Survey on Digital Assistive Technology (DAT) Provision

Table 2

Hierarchy of characteristics of DAT provision.

Aims of DAT provision	Weighted average score
Provide advice to people regarding DAT	2.6
Assess the needs of people for DAT	2.5
Provide instruction or training in the use of DAT	2.5
Prescribe or order DAT	2.3
Fit DAT to people and their environment	2.1
Refer to another health professional for DAT	2.1
Ensure follow-up, maintenance, and repairs	1.9
Designing, making, and building	1.5
Health conditions of clients receiving DAT	Weighted average score
Neurological conditions	2.7
Chronic diseases or illnesses	2.4
People with sensory impairments	2.3
Older people	2.1
People with mental health issues/illnesses	1.9
People with orthopaedic conditions	1.9
People with communicable diseases or illnesses	1.6
People with cardiopulmonary conditions	1.4
Focus of DAT provision	Weighted average score
Education	2.3
Work or School	2.3
Leisure	2.3
Device access	2.2
Communication	2.2
Mobility	2.0
Memory and organization	2.0
Environmental control	1.9
Activities of daily living	1.9
Social interactions	1.4
Reported benefits of DAT provision	Weighted average score
Independence	2.9
Self-esteem	2.7
Occupational participation	2.6
Social relationships	2.4
Safety	2.2
Caregiver burden reduction	2.2
Financial savings	1.5