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Glossary of Terms

anthropometrics

Anthropometrics is defined as the physical measures of an individual's size, form and functional capability (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, n.d.)

assistive technology

Assistive Technology (AT) is an umbrella term that includes assistive products, their systems, and services. These products are used to help maintain or improve an individual's function thus enabling their health, wellbeing, inclusion, and participation (World Health Organisation, 2024).

cognitive

The mental process involved in knowing, learning, and understanding things (Collins, n.d.).

context

The conditions and environments in which something exists and occurs (Merriam-Webster, n.d.).

environment

The environment is the context in which a person participates in an occupation (Curtin et al., 2017).

musculoskeletal system

A system that includes the muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, joints, and cartilage within the human body (National Cancer Institute, n.d.).

occupation

An occupation is an activity or task that is performed, such as playing, dressing, handwriting, and eating (Curtin et al., 2017).

person

A person is a human being with qualities, attributes, abilities and skills that are constantly evolvingĀ  (Curtin et al., 2017).

psychosocial

The psychosocial aspect of health addresses the social, cultural and environmental factors that influence the mind and human behaviour (American Psychological Association, 2018).

stimuli

Something that causes an action or response by the body (Vocabulary.com, 2024).

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