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| The use and effectiveness of assistive devices in an elderly urban population | | Author(s) | U Sonn, H Davegårdh, A-C Lindskog, B Steen |
| Journal title | Aging: Clinical and Experimental Research, vol 8, no 3, June 1996 |
| Pages | pp 176-183 |
| Keywords | Assistive technology ; Independence ; Self care capacity ; Usage [services] ; Needs [elderly] ; Urban areas ; Social surveys ; Sweden. |
| Annotation | In Sweden, providing assistive devices is a part of the health care system, and almost all are issued free of charge. In this survey, the authors investigated an elderly population in the centre of Gothenburg, which turned out not to be representative, as middle and upper middle classes were over-represented - suggesting a likely underestimate in older people's needs generally. The study showed assistive devices being most commonly used in personal hygiene and mobility, in agreement with previous studies. Usage rates were examined: disuse was associated with improved health or difficulties in use. At follow-up visits, subjects estimated a high degree of effectiveness: reduced difficulty, improved safety, and increased capacity and ability in various activities. Use of assistive devices increases with age; most are used and are effective. As the need for them changes over time, follow-up visits are necessary. |
| Accession Number | CPA-970327020 A |
| Classmark | M: C3: CA: QLD: IK: RK: 3F: 76P |
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