Electrical Stimulation: A Societal Perspective

Societal perspective on functional electrical stimulation is colored by media influence, popular thought, and political climate as much as by the science that supports it. The purpose of this article is to examine how these influences facilitate or inhibit the application of electrical stimulation i...

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Published inAssistive technology Vol. 12; no. 1; pp. 85 - 91
Main Authors Gater, D. R., McDowell, S. M., Abbas, J. J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Taylor & Francis Group 30.06.2000
Subjects
Attitude to Health
Bionics - economics
Bionics - instrumentation
Electric stimulation
Electric Stimulation - instrumentation
Health Policy
Health technology assessment
Humans
Managed care
Managed Care Programs
Neurogenic bladder
Neuroprosthesis
Prostheses and Implants - economics
Spinal Cord Injuries - rehabilitation
Spinal cord injury
United States
United States
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Summary:Societal perspective on functional electrical stimulation is colored by media influence, popular thought, and political climate as much as by the science that supports it. The purpose of this article is to examine how these influences facilitate or inhibit the application of electrical stimulation in today's world and to describe the challenges facing the use of electrical stimulation in the future. Emphasis will be placed on perceived need, cost, and available resources and how these factors must be addressed to utilize functional electrical stimulation successfully in society.
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ISSN:1040-0435
1949-3614
DOI:10.1080/10400435.2000.10132012