Effects of an Assistive Technology Intervention on Older Adults with Disabilities and Their Informal Caregivers

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W. Ben Mortenson · Well Being Digital (China)

Louise Demers · Well Being Digital (China)

Marcus J. Führer · Well Being Digital (China)

Jeffrey W. Jutai · Well Being Digital (China)

James Lenker · Well Being Digital (China)

Frank DeRuyter · JW Pharmaceutical (South Korea)

Abstract

This is the first experimental study to demonstrate that the provision of AT decreases caregiver burden. If confirmed and extended by subsequent research, the findings have significant policy and practice implications and may enable health care providers to advocate for improved access to AT provision and the related follow-up services.

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Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility Family and Disability Support Research Technology Use by Older Adults

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Published in: American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Volume 92, Issue 4, pp. 297-306

DOI: 10.1097/phm.0b013e31827d65bf

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 12.50

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Effects of an Assistive Technology Intervention on Older Adults with Disabilities and Their Informal Caregivers

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