2017 Volume 66 Issue 5 Pages 497-501
Information and communication technology (ICT) has improved dramatically over the years, and its new capabilities have helped improve the quality of life of patients with disability. Indeed, some patients without the ability to communicate are perceived as lack thinking capability , but once they obtain a method of communication, they might appear to have a similar level of thinking ability as healthy people.
These technologies were primarily developed for purposes other than to benefit patients with disabilities, becoming available only after the target user was changed. Notably, a technology designed for a specific type of disability can be used for other types of disabilities. For this reason, it is important to know what technology is currently available.
This review is to summarize the current technologies used in Japan and throughout the world that can offer communication support for patients with disability
