Worldwide Survey on Digital Assistive Technology (DAT) Provision

Table 3

Additional factors for DAT provision.

Reported knowledge level			Knowledge source
Insufficient (37.3%)	Sufficient (44.2%)	More than sufficient (16.2%)	Internet searches (77.6%); Peer to peer demonstration (58.9%); Webinar or online courses (54.5%); Supplier recommendations (45.3%); Continuing education (41.2%)
Identified barriers			Weighted average score
Product costs			3.1
Suitable technology			2.6
Time or staff capacity to meet needs			2.6
Availability of suitable training			2.5
Availability of services			2.4
Follow-up and safety			2.4
Screening and referral			2.3
Travel distances			2.2