Perspectives on assistive technology among older Norwegian adults receiving community health services.

Liv Halvorsrud Torhild HoltheDag KarterudErik ThorstensenAnne Lund

Published in: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology (2021)

The Norwegian Research Council, Number 47996, funds the Assisted Living Project (ALP).IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONThe study was useful in order to inform the health care services about older adults "perspectives on assistive technology".This study reveals the complexity of understanding perspectives towards and the use of assistive technology among older adults with or without cognitive impairment.This study contributes to the understanding of the interactions between the four components: humans, activities, technology and the context.

Keyphrases

healthcare
cognitive impairment
mental health
primary care
physical activity
quality improvement
social media
health information