The current study explored how politeness theory can be applied within the context of conversations about assistive devices between older adults and their adult children. Participants were asked to read one of four scripts of a conversation between an older adult and her adult child in which ...
The purpose of this systematic review is to assess the impact of assistive devices on the life satisfaction of (Research Question 1), and informal caregiving hours received by (Research Question 2), community-dwelling older adults (≥ 65 years). We se
“Body-in-the-Loop” Optimization of assistive robotic devices: a validation study. In: Robotics: Science and Systems. 2016. p. 1–10. Ding Y, Kim M, Kuindersma S, Walsh CJ. Human-in-the-loop optimization of hip assistance with a soft exosuit during walking. Sci Robot. 2018;3(15)...
Peoples' walking efficiency declines as they grow older, posing constraints on mobility, and affecting independence and quality of life. Although wearable assistive technologies are recognized as a potential solution for age-related movement challenges,
HMD-IVR technology and traditional AT courses, which address assistive devices and barrier-free environments for older adults and individuals with disabilities, were utilized; this enabled us to compare the learning effects, including on knowledge and evaluation skills, of different teaching methods. ...
Assistive devices, the older adult’s dwelling and living environment, professional and informal support, and medication are perceived determinants of functioning, social participation and health that are important. These determinants can be both facilitating and inhibiting. This knowledge confirms the impor...
“Body-in-the-Loop” Optimization of assistive robotic devices: a validation study. In: Robotics: Science and Systems. 2016. p. 1–10. Ding Y, Kim M, Kuindersma S, Walsh CJ. Human-in-the-loop optimization of hip assistance with a soft exosuit during walking. Sci Robot. 2018;3(15)...
Assistive devices provide stability but also affect gait. Use of walkers often results in a flexed posture and discontinuous gait, particularly if the walker has no wheels. If safe to do so, the clinician should have the patient walk without an assistive device, while remaining close ...
(ii) behavioral, such as use of unsuitable/poorly maintained assistive devices including footwear, fear of falling, and use of certain medications (e.g., psychotropics, sedatives, hypnotics) [9, 10]; (iii) social and economic (e.g., social isolation, poverty, poor access to healthcare);...
We excluded participants with recent leg injuries or fractures, lower-limb prostheses, use of an assistive device (e.g., cane or walker), or any self-reported neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiopulmonary disease or disorder that would affect walking balance. We did not perform any medication...