Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Sensory Aids

Devices and materials used to extend the functioning of the senses, most often including materials adapted for those having visual or hearing impairments and also includes materials that have been translated from one sensory mode to another. (ERIC https://eric.ed.gov/?qt=braille&ti=Sensory+Aids accessed 12/31/2020)

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Abstract

Devices and materials used to extend the functioning of the senses, most often including materials adapted for those having visual or hearing impairments and also includes materials that have been translated from one sensory mode to another. (ERIC https://eric.ed.gov/?qt=braille&ti=Sensory+Aids accessed 12/31/2020)

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Aid, Sensory
  • Aids, Sensory
  • Sensory Aid

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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.

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Indexing Annotation

for hearing loss consider HEARING AIDS; for Braille coordinate with VISION DISORDERS + READING

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74(73)

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  • Blindness/rehabilitation (1966-1972)
  • Deafness/rehabilitation (1966-1972)

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  1. E07w.814

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sensory Aids. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012682. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012682
  2. Sensory Aids. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73469570