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Older adults, falls and technologies for independent living
— a life space approach | | Author(s) | Cathy Bailey, Timothy G Foran, Cliodhna Ni Scanaill, Ben Dromey |
| Journal title | Ageing and Society, vol 31, part 5, July 2011 |
| Pages | pp 829-848 |
| Source | http://www.journals.cambridge.org/aso |
| Keywords | Independence ; Mobility ; Falls ; Preventative medicine ; Assistive technology. |
| Annotation | This study aimed to understand routines which lead to falls in older adults, and how new technology might be used to provide unobtrusive support in independent living. A small study was conducted in Ireland with eight community-dwelling older adults with varying experiences of falls or fear-of-falls. Data were collected through weekly life-space diaries, daily-activity logs, two-dimensional house plans and a pedometer. Findings revealed that, for some participants, daily activities and movements led to potentially risky behaviour about which they had been unaware, which may have implications for falls prevention advice, and technology design. Four key themes were also uncovered, which are discussed: being pragmatic; not just a faller; heightened awareness and blind spots; and working with technology. In conclusion, the study highlighted a need to think creatively about how technological and other solutions best fit with people's everyday challenges and needs. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-110721006 A |
| Classmark | C3: C4: OLF: LK2: M |
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