Home-use medical devices: a need for consumer education.
The trend toward home care, the increase in personal health consciousness, and the availability of over-the-counter medical devices--all have prompted a need for consumer education about the safe and appropriate use of medical devices. Citing three specific studies supporting the need for such education, the author offers a challenging opportunity to health organizations that might undertake to publish educational booklets imparting essential knowledge about home-use medical devices to consumers.
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Ottawa General Hospital.
D002170:Canada; D003257:Consumer Product Safety; D003625:Data Collection; D004869:Equipment Safety / Q000592:standards*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012648:Self Care / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013664:Teaching Materials