Mobility assistive product abandonment and associated factors in Amhara regional state, Ethiopia: a multi centre study

The high abandonment rate in Amhara region, Ethiopia emphasises the importance of tailoring mobility assistive products to individual users rather than providing generic options.

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Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology
Published
2026-02-13
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https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2026.2624718
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Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
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Mobility assistive product abandonment and associated factors in Amhara regional state, Ethiopia: a multi centre study

Yisak Girma Guadie, Zelalem Dessalegn Demeke, Heather M. Aldersey
Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
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Mobility assistive product abandonment and associated factors in Amhara regional state, Ethiopia: a multi centre study

Yisak Girma Guadie, Zelalem Dessalegn Demeke, Heather M. Aldersey
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Abstract

The high abandonment rate in Amhara region, Ethiopia emphasises the importance of tailoring mobility assistive products to individual users rather than providing generic options.

Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology
Queen's University (CA), University of Gondar (ET)
Decent work and economic growth
Openalex Percentile: Top 56%
Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
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