Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Self-Help Devices

Devices, not affixed to the body, designed to help persons having musculoskeletal or neuromuscular disabilities to perform activities involving movement.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Devices, not affixed to the body, designed to help persons having musculoskeletal or neuromuscular disabilities to perform activities involving movement.

MeSH Record

Classification

Broader headings

Narrower headings

Related Concepts

Knowledge Graph

Loading graph…

Drag nodes to rearrange; hover to trace links; click a node to open its page.

MeSH Record

See Also

MeSH Record

Synonyms

12 entry terms
  • Assistive Devices
  • Assistive Technology
  • Assistive Device
  • Assistive Technologies
  • Device, Assistive
  • Device, Self-Help
  • Devices, Assistive
  • Devices, Self-Help
  • Self Help Devices
  • Self-Help Device
  • Technologies, Assistive
  • Technology, Assistive

MeSH Record

Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Number

  1. E07w.796w

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Self-Help Devices. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012656. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012656
  2. Self-Help Devices. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptive_equipment
  3. Self-Help Devices. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4680737