An Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering
Editted by: Rory A. Cooper, Hisaichi Ohnabe, and Douglas A. Hobson
            University of Pittsburgh


    Describes numerous design models and processes, including participatory
    action design, service delivery models, the supply-push process, and
    modern prosthetic fabrication 

    Assesses past, present, and potential industry standards and legislation 

    Covers devices essential for the disabled, including various seating
    systems, cushions, wheelchairs, prostheses, orthoses, hearing aids, and
    teletypewriters (TTYs) 

    Explores innovative technology aids, such as sensors, robot-assisted
    therapy, descriptive video, remote microphones, speech recognition
    software, and AAC 

    Contains a set of learning objectives and study questions in each chapter
    as well as a list of definitions at the end of the book 


Answering the widespread demand for an introductory book on rehabilitation
engineering (RE), Dr. Rory A. Cooper, a distinguished RE authority, and his
esteemed colleagues present An Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering.
This resource introduces the fundamentals and applications of RE and
assistive technologies (ATs). 

After providing a brief introduction, the book describes the models for AT
service delivery, the design tools and principles of universal design, and
various technology-transfer mechanisms, models, and principles. The text then
explains the process for creating assistive device standards, followed by a
review of seating biomechanics and soft tissue biomechanics. Subsequent
chapters examine design and service delivery principles of wheelchairs and
scooters, functional electrical stimulation and its applications,
wheelchair-accessible transportation legislation, and the applications of
robotics in medical rehabilitation. The book proceeds to discuss prosthetic
and orthotic design and usage, visual and hearing impairment, Web-related AT,
and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology. It concludes
with an introduction to adaptive sports and recreation. 

Incorporating the critical aspects of RE and AT, An Introduction to
Rehabilitation Engineering focuses on the principles, modeling, standards,
devices, and technologies of RE and AT. It presents a concise yet complete
overview of RE to provide a solid foundation in the subject as well as to
stimulate further study.  

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