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Village Health Volunteer(also: VHV, Health Volunteer, Mor Prom)

A locally-recruited lay community health worker who serves as a trusted bridge between formal healthcare services and households in rural or underserved areas. In Thailand, VHVs are trained and coordinated by the Ministry of Public Health (typically with around 70 hours of…

Virtual Patient(also: Virtual Client, Simulated Patient, Virtual Standardized Patient)

A virtual patient is a computer-generated simulation of a person with specific health conditions or disabilities, used in clinical education to allow healthcare students to practise assessment, diagnosis, and interaction skills in a safe, repeatable environment. Virtual patients…

Virtual Reality(also: VR, Immersive Virtual Environment)

A computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment that users can interact with using specialized hardware such as headsets, motion controllers, or body tracking sensors. In accessibility contexts, virtual reality offers potential benefits for training and…

Vision Rehabilitation(also: Visual Rehabilitation)

See Low-Vision Rehabilitation. A comprehensive set of services and interventions designed to help people with vision loss maximize their remaining vision and develop adaptive strategies for independent living. Vision rehabilitation encompasses assessment, training, assistive…

Visual Search Strategy(also: Scanning Strategy, Visual Scanning)

Systematic approaches to visually exploring an environment or scene to locate specific objects, patterns, or information. In low-vision rehabilitation, therapists train clients in efficient search strategies such as systematic scanning patterns (horizontal, vertical, spiral),…

Vocational Rehabilitation(also: VR, Employment Rehabilitation)

Services and programs designed to help people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, maintain, or return to employment. Vocational rehabilitation may include assessment, counseling, training, job placement, assistive technology provision, workplace modification, and ongoing…

Voice rest(also: vocal rest, voice therapy)

A prescribed period of reduced or eliminated voice use, typically following laryngeal surgery, vocal cord injury, or to treat voice disorders. During voice rest, patients may be instructed to whisper or remain completely silent, relying on written communication, AAC devices, or…

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