Modified household utensils improve autonomy and lives of people with leprosy
Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
Assistive technology -- the use of (frequently modified or customized) equipment to improve the functional capabilities of people with special needs -- is an important therapeutic tool. A new study finds that household utensils modified in relatively simple and cheap ways can increase autonomy and self-esteem and positively impact the quality of life of patients with leprosy.