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Provider Knowledge Regarding Assistive Technologies That Support Older Adults’ Independence

Year: 2017

Type: conference-abstract

Abstract: Aging Services Technologies (ASTs) can assist older adults to maintain their highest level of functioning in the least restrictive environment. However, the adoption of AST’s is poor among older adults. Healthcare providers are a trusted resource for health education and must be aware of and recommend available ASTs for their patients. Sixty-five healthcare providers completed an AST related questionnaire to assess their knowledge about ASTs. More than 60% reported that they have clients who need additional assistance with instrumental activities of daily living and at least 78% reported their clients would benefit from ASTs. However, 42% of the providers had little to no familiarity with ASTs. Only 37% were able to correctly identify up to six AST items from a 12-item visual identification tool. Additional results from this assessment demonstrates the need for interventions that promote provider knowledge of ASTs to facilitate maximum function and safety in older adults.

Source: Innovation in Aging

DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igx004.2440

Authors: C.R. Van Son, A. Weakley, M. Schmitter-Edgecombe, J. Tam

Institutions: Washington State University Vancouver, Washington State University

Language: English

Topic: Technology Use by Older Adults

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,977

OpenAlex ID: W2730247082

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