'Assistive Devices' Learning Object

'Assistive Devices' Learning Object
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
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Product ID: 20181

Abstract: 

The assistive devices learning object is an interactive multimedia tutorial that teaches learners the basic characteristics, rationale, indications, and contraindications of the use of assistive devices for ambulation. The learning object introduces the learner to these basic concepts through the use of textual content enhanced by multimedia animations and graphics.

These computer-based tutorials were created as "reusable learning objects", and are available in CD-ROM and web-based versions. The tutorial takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.

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Educational objectives: 

The learner will be able select an appropriate assistive device for a given problem or medical condition.

Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

An internet browser with Flash Player 6 or later.
Supported browsers:

  • Windows: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Firefox 1.x, Mozilla 1.x, Netscape 7.x and above CompuServe 7, AOL 9, Opera 7.11 and above
  • Mac: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.2, Firefox 1.x, Mozilla 1.x, Netscape 7.x and above, AOL for OS X, Opera 6, or Safari 1.x and above
Publications from, presentations from, and/or citations to this product: 

Rodriguez O, Phancao F, Ruiz JG, Motta-Valencia K, Ribera V. Assistive Devices for Ambulation in the Elderly (web-based program). GeriU, the Online Geriatrics University, Stein Gerontological Institute, 2006.

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Date posted: 
Fri, 08/07/2009
Date last updated: 
Fri, 08/07/2009
CME credits available: 
No
Has this product been peer reviewed?: 
Yes
If yes, where was it peer reviewed?: 
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Contact person/corresponding author: 
Osvaldo Rodriguez (osvaldo.rodriguez@med.va.gov)
Authors: 
Osvaldo Rodriguez
Jorge G. Ruiz
Francois Phancao
NLM Citation:
Rodriguez, O, Ruiz, J and Phancao, F. 'Assistive Devices' Learning Object. POGOe - Portal of Geriatric Online Education; 2009 Available from: http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20181
APA Citation:
Rodriguez, O, Ruiz, J and Phancao, F. (2009). 'Assistive Devices' Learning Object. POGOe - Portal of Geriatric Online Education. Retrieved February 05, 2012 from http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20181