Enhancing assistive technology knowledge through WHO's training in assistive products (TAP): a pre-post quasi-experimental study in Italian undergraduate healthcare education

Key Points

Competency gaps in assistive technology education were significantly reduced after implementing TAP modules, suggesting improved training effectiveness.
Enhancements in knowledge were evident across three healthcare professions participating in the quasi-experimental study, indicating broad applicability.
The integration of WHO's GATE framework into curricula reflects a standardized approach to assistive product education, fostering a skilled workforce.
This intervention may enable better preparation of healthcare providers for universal health coverage, addressing assistive technology needs effectively.

Abstract

TAP modules are feasible and effective for undergraduate healthcare curricula, substantially enhancing AP knowledge across the 3 participating professions. Integrating TAP, aligned with WHO's GATE "5P" framework, into existing undergraduate programs can standardize assistive-technology education, reduce discipline-driven competency gaps, and contribute to Universal Health Coverage by preparing a workforce skilled in safe, evidence-based AP provision.

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Bella et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75d41c6e9836116a26fa7 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2025.1722059

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