Out of scope: locating assistive technology in injury insurance rehabilitation legislation and guidelines
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Paper/Presentation Title | Out of scope: locating assistive technology in injury insurance rehabilitation legislation and guidelines |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | |
Author | Steel, Emily J. |
Journal or Proceedings Title | RESNA conference 2017: Annual Conference Proceedings |
Number of Pages | 5 |
Year | 2017 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.resna.org/sites/default/files/conference/2017/public_policy/Steel.html |
Conference/Event | RESNA 2017 Annual Conference |
Event Details | RESNA 2017 Annual Conference Event Date 26 to end of 30 Jun 2017 Event Location New Orleans, United States |
Abstract | Reforms to Australia’s disability support and injury rehabilitation sectors have prompted examination of service structures and cost-effectiveness in existing systems. Little is known about the provision of assistive technology in Australia’s injury insurance sector. This study explored assistive technology in the legislation, standards and guidelines for rehabilitation in Queensland’s motor accident injury insurance sector. Key policy documents published by the Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) were analyzed to locate concepts and interpretations relevant to assistive technology provision. The Act embraces a broad definition of rehabilitation, while its supporting guidelines and standards adopt narrower interpretations. Guidelines refer to aids and equipment to improve independence, as part of a medical model of treatment set out in the Standards. The legislative framework provides opportunities to develop and improve assistive technology provision as part of an integrated approach to rehabilitation. |
Keywords | assistive technology, rehabilitation, injury, insurance, legislation, standards, guidelines |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420199. Allied health and rehabilitation science not elsewhere classified |
489999. Other law and legal studies not elsewhere classified | |
440706. Health policy | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Health and Wellbeing |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q4798/out-of-scope-locating-assistive-technology-in-injury-insurance-rehabilitation-legislation-and-guidelines
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