1992
DOI: 10.1097/00013614-199212000-00008
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Assistive devices for home-based elderly persons with cognitive impairments

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“…Assistive devices are used by many elderly persons and have been central to occupational and physical therapy practice for many years, but current knowledge about their use is limited. While there are many publications on the topic, these ofien report local studies with convenience samples that profile device use for the user's physical or cognitive conditions and present descriptive information (Chamberlain, Thornley, Stowe, & Wright, 1981;Mann, Karuza, Hurren, & Tomita, 1992;Rogers & Holm, 1992;Tyson & Strong, 1990).…”
Section: Physical D; Occupational Therapy In Geriatricsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Assistive devices are used by many elderly persons and have been central to occupational and physical therapy practice for many years, but current knowledge about their use is limited. While there are many publications on the topic, these ofien report local studies with convenience samples that profile device use for the user's physical or cognitive conditions and present descriptive information (Chamberlain, Thornley, Stowe, & Wright, 1981;Mann, Karuza, Hurren, & Tomita, 1992;Rogers & Holm, 1992;Tyson & Strong, 1990).…”
Section: Physical D; Occupational Therapy In Geriatricsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[41][42][43][44][45][46] Although typically a walking aid is introduced to facilitate ambulation, dissatisfaction and/or injury to the user can occur. [43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50][51] This may be due to the inappropriate choice or adjustment of a device, improper use, or the mechanical condition of the aid itself. [43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50][51] Accidents associated with the use of walking aids may also occur.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50][51] This may be due to the inappropriate choice or adjustment of a device, improper use, or the mechanical condition of the aid itself. [43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50][51] Accidents associated with the use of walking aids may also occur. [43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53] Wright and Kemp demonstrated the attentional demands required when using a walking aid and noted that these demands may remain high even after extensive use of these devices.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Les fabricants américains et canadiens proposent, a leurs clientèle, des aides techniques de plus en plus sophistiquées incluant, par exemples, des sièges motorisés pour le bain et des barres d'appui qui chauffent et contrôlent la température de l'eau (Haroutyan, 1988). Il se développe, également, toute une gamme de produits l'intention des personnes âgées présentant des troubles cognitifs (Mann, Karuza, Hurren & Tomita, 1992). De plus, l'ensemble des innovations technologiques dans les secteurs des télécommunications, des transports ou dans le domaine des électro-ménagers servent aux personnes âgées, ne serait-ce que de façon indirecte.…”
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