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42. Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft für Tropenpädiatrie und Internationale Kindergesundheit

Gesellschaft für Tropenpädiatrie und Internationale Kindergesundheit e. V.

12.04. - 14.04.2024, Eisenach

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Supporting children with disabilities with protheses and other means

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  • presenting/speaker Ruth Onesmo - CCBRT, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Gesellschaft für Tropenpädiatrie & Internationale Kindergesundheit. 42. Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft für Tropenpädiatrie und Internationale Kindergesundheit. Eisenach, 12.-14.04.2024. Düsseldorf: German Medical Science GMS Publishing House; 2024. DocL15

doi: 10.3205/24gtp12, urn:nbn:de:0183-24gtp123

Veröffentlicht: 4. November 2024

© 2024 Onesmo.
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Children with disabilities often face unique challenges in their daily lives, particularly in mobility and independence. Prostheses and assistive devices play a crucial role in enhancing their quality of life and facilitating their integration into society. This presentation will explore the importance of supporting children with disabilities through the provision of prosthetic limbs and other assistive technologies. It examines the various types of prostheses available for different disabilities, including upper and lower limb amputations and congenital limb deficiencies. Additionally, this presentation discusses the impact of prostheses in improving access to education, social interactions, and overall well-being for children with disabilities.