How is assistive technology meeting the needs and goals of people with brain impairment? Building evidence to support practice
Libby Callaway
A B C * and Jacki Liddle D E F
A Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living Research Centre, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences,
B Occupational Therapy Department, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences,
C
D School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,
E Occupational Therapy Department,
F Centre for Functioning and Health Research,
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