Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Speech-Language Pathology(also: SLP, Speech Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy)
- A healthcare profession focused on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders, speech disorders, language disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, and swallowing difficulties. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work with individuals across the…
- Tele-rehabilitation(also: Telerehab, Remote Rehabilitation, Virtual Rehabilitation)
- Tele-rehabilitation is the delivery of rehabilitation services remotely using information and communication technology, enabling therapy and cognitive training to occur in a person's home or community setting rather than exclusively in clinical facilities. For people with…
- Telehealth(also: Telepractice, Telemedicine, Virtual Healthcare)
- The delivery of healthcare services, clinical assessments, and therapeutic interventions remotely using telecommunications technology such as videoconferencing, phone calls, and digital platforms. Telehealth expanded dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic and has become an…
- Telehealth(also: Telemedicine, Virtual Healthcare, Remote Healthcare)
- The delivery of healthcare services through digital communication technologies, including video conferencing, phone calls, and online portals. Telehealth expanded dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic as in-person appointments became restricted. While telehealth can improve…
- Telemedicine(also: Telecare, Remote Healthcare)
- The delivery of healthcare services remotely using telecommunications technology, enabling diagnosis, consultation, treatment, and monitoring without in-person visits. For people with disabilities, telemedicine can reduce barriers to healthcare access including transportation…
- Village Health Volunteer(also: VHV, Health Volunteer, Mor Prom)
- A locally-recruited lay community health worker who serves as a trusted bridge between formal healthcare services and households in rural or underserved areas. In Thailand, VHVs are trained and coordinated by the Ministry of Public Health (typically with around 70 hours of…
- Virtual Patient(also: Virtual Client, Simulated Patient, Virtual Standardized Patient)
- A virtual patient is a computer-generated simulation of a person with specific health conditions or disabilities, used in clinical education to allow healthcare students to practise assessment, diagnosis, and interaction skills in a safe, repeatable environment. Virtual patients…
- Vision Therapy(also: Visual Training, Orthoptics, Eye Training)
- A program of visual activities and exercises prescribed to improve visual skills and processing, often used to treat conditions like amblyopia, strabismus, and convergence insufficiency. Vision therapy can include in-office sessions and at-home exercises, and increasingly…
- Wheelchair Service Provision(also: Wheelchair Service Delivery)
- The systematic process of assessing, fitting, providing, and following up on wheelchair users to ensure they receive appropriate mobility devices matched to their individual needs, environment, and lifestyle. The WHO has established guidelines and training packages for…