The aim is to propose measurable standards for the uptime of assistive technology as a patient safety metric.
Descriptive analysis of current repair times for assistive mobility devices.
Evaluation of the impact of device functionality on patient safety.
Discussion of best practices for monitoring assistive technology performance.
Proposes specific metrics for assistive technology uptime to enhance patient safety.
Identifies the potential benefits of improved measurement and accountability in device repair times.
Abstract
This Viewpoint describes how assistive technology repair times and the share of days an essential mobility device is functional should be measurable patient safety standards.