Journal article
Baby boomers' use and perception of recommended assistive technology: A systematic review
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, Vol.4(3), pp.129-136
2009
Abstract
Purpose. The objective of this article is to review published studies to describe issues and quality of evidence surrounding assistive technology (AT) use by the baby boomer generation. As the baby boomer generation are ageing, they represent a new era for aged health care. In terms of helping this generation maintain independence, it is expected that there will be an increased demand for AT. Method. A systematic literature search of Medline, CINAHL and Cochrane was undertaken. Selected studies were critically appraised using a previously validated tool. Inclusion criteria were: research related to AT use by a population which includes baby boomers; published in peer-reviewed journals and full-text English language articles. Studies were based in acute rehabilitation units in the USA and Australia. Frequency of use and patient satisfaction surveys were the main outcome measures. Results. A total of 11 eligible studies were reviewed. All were cross-sectional. Many studies indicated a significant rate of AT non-use; use rates ranged from 35% to 86.5%. Numerous factors influencing use were proposed. Study quality was upper-mid range. Conclusions. Baby boomers will place more demand on AT in the future. There is a need for high-quality research to verify current findings and highlight AT issues specific to this generation verify current findings and highlight AT issues specific to this generation.
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- Title
- Baby boomers' use and perception of recommended assistive technology: A systematic review
- Authors
- D Steel (Author) - Townsville HospitalMarion Gray (Author) - James Cook University
- Publication details
- Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, Vol.4(3), pp.129-136
- Publisher
- Informa Healthcare
- Date published
- 2009
- DOI
- 10.1080/17483100902767175
- ISSN
- 1748-3107
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450272102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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