Conclusion: The findings emphasize the need for more research to identify underlying mechanisms and potential solutions to these apparent disparities in access to AT services for adults with disabilities. Future research and implications are provided....
While the risk of suffering a fall is serious among older adults, many senior citizens in Shanghai can feel a sense of relief, thanks to a matchbox-sized assistive device. The recently launched electronic gadget, which can be attached to the waist, can automatically alert staff members of the...
” says Lynda Shrager, an occupational therapist in Albany, NY, and CEO of At Home for Life. They range from a simple jar opener to high-tech home renovations. They’re often useful for older adults. For example, a grab bar may keep you...
“GG Care's technology can reduce the time expended by informal carers and lower the cost from an insurer's perspective while containing dementia's societal costs.” Bernhard Michalowsky Post-doctoral researcher at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) ...
Five of these were meta-analysed; they included 252 adults treated in acute and subacute rehabilitation settings. All studies compared assistive technology with routine therapy; one study also compared assistive technology with no treatment, but we we...
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Purpose : To investigate the measurement properties of the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology (QUEST 2.0) with respect to test-retest stability, alternate form reliability, construct validity and applicability. Method : Data on satisfaction and quality of life impacts of mo...
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assistive technologytech actNATIONAL-HEALTHDEVICE USEDISABILITYCAREPEOPLEObjective: Assistive technologies (AT) can compensate for activity limitations and loss of physical functioning. Little is known regarding how minority older adults differ in AT use as they age. This study examined race and ethnic ...
The aging population has caused assistive technology (AT) to receive attention. Thus, ensuring accurate user comprehension of AT has become increasingly crucial, and more specialized education for students in relevant fields is necessary. The goal of thi