Limitations
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Data gaps: Reliable data on demand for assistive products in LMICs are scarce, leading to estimations based on limited surveys and market
reports.
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Fragmented market information: The market for assistive products is fragmented, with varying degrees of involvement from governments, NGOs and private sector
players, which complicates data collection and analysis. While the authors have reached out to major NGOs, social enterprises
and corporate foundations, the analysis of the demand landscape is not to be considered comprehensive.
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Focus on provision numbers: While the report assesses the prioritized assistive products, it does not fully account for the quality, appropriateness,
or post- delivery services such as repair and maintenance.
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Importance of private sector: The authors acknowledge the importance of the private sector in the provision of assistive products in LMICs and note the
existence of many established collaborative projects between the public and private sectors, particularly in the spectacles
space. However, this is not covered in this report, which is focused on the scope for demand.
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Importance of services: This report acknowledges the criticality of services alongside assistive products for comprehensive care. However, the scope
of the report is limited to assistive products, not the demand for services that are imperative for quality provision.15
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Importance of other assistive products: The authors also acknowledge the need for other assistive products, especially for orthoses and products designed for children,
in addition to those included in the report. Products such as standing frames, night-time positioners, height adjustable tables
and chairs for schools, bathing equipment, hoists, grab rails, magnifiers, braille readers and ramps are not included in the
current scope.
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