A survey was conducted of fifteen veterans who had been issued Mowat Sensors to determine applications, frequency of use, and device reliability. All subjects reported the aid to be helpful and continued to employ it although the amount of use varied. Reports of mechanical reliability were high. Particular uses of the Mowat are specified.
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