Foundations and goals of gerontechnology

Bouma, H Herman

doi:10.4017/gt.2012.11.01.001.00

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“…Participants indicated whether a device was available in the home environment. We limited our analysis to technology that is related to the enrichment of daily life [2]. This included the ownership of five information and communication technology devices (cell phone, Internet, personal computer, DVD player, hi-fi stereo system).…”

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Cognitive Functions Buffer Age Differences in Technology Ownership

Kamin¹,

Lang²

2015

Gerontology

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Background: Technology plays a major role in enhancing quality of life and everyday competence in old age. Mechanic and pragmatic cognitive functions are known to serve as resources when using technology in everyday life. Not much is known about the differential role of mechanic and pragmatic cognitive functions when moderating reduced technology ownership in old age. Objective: In this research, we explored whether perceptual speed or verbal fluency is more important for buffering age differences in technology ownership. We investigate possible moderation effects of cognitive functions relative to demographic characteristics, socioeconomic status, and household composition variables. Methods: We report findings based on a nationally representative German sample of 3,357 younger and older adults between 18 and 94 years of age (mean = 51.2, SD = 17.3). Interaction and relative importance analyses were conducted to examine the relative importance of perceptual speed and verbal fluency for the moderation of age differences in technology ownership across adulthood. Results: Findings suggest that perceptual speed (B = 0.0008, t = 6.23, p < 0.001) and verbal fluency (B = 0.0003, t = 2.70, p < 0.01) buffered age differences in technology ownership. The moderating role of perceptual speed remained robust (B = 0.0007, t = 5.48, p < 0.001) when including interactions of age with demographic, socioeconomic, and household composition variables; however, the interaction between age and verbal fluency was no longer significant (B = 0.0002, t = 1.82, p = 0.069). Relative importance analysis indicates that perceptual speed was the most important moderator of age differences (DW = 0.0121), whereas verbal fluency was less important for moderating the relation between age and technology ownership (DW = 0.0039). Conclusions: Mechanic and pragmatic cognitive functions may serve differently as moderators of the relation between age and technology ownership. Our findings suggest that perceptual speed was more important for buffering age differences in technology ownership than verbal fluency. Such findings underscore the relevance of information processing for the ownership of technological devices in late life.

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“…In general, two broad domains can be distinguished that show how older adults benefit from technology in everyday life [2]. The first pertains to the compensation or prevention of aging-related loss and decline, the second to the enrichment of life and enhancement of personal competence.…”

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Cognitive Functions Buffer Age Differences in Technology Ownership

Kamin¹,

Lang²

2015

Gerontology

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Wearable Technologies in Rehabilitation

Mustafaoglu

2024

Complementary Medicine With New Approaches

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The development of sensors that can be discreetly worn on the body or become part of clothing items has opened up numerous possibilities for monitoring patients in the field over long periods of time. Wearable technology addresses an important issue in the treatment of patients undergoing rehabilitation. Wearable technology allows clinicians to collect data from anywhere so they can respond to these issues. Through wearable systems, direct observations can be made regarding the impact of clinical interventions on mobility, independence level and quality of life. This section explains the place and advantages of wearable technologies in different rehabilitation fields. The usage areas of wearable technology are rapidly developing and many clinical studies are being conducted. The potential impact of these technologies on the clinical practice of rehabilitation is increasing day by day. Although the main focus of clinical evaluation techniques is on methods applied in the clinical setting, wearable technology has the potential to direct this focus beyond field clinical settings.

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Foundations and goals of gerontechnology

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Cognitive Functions Buffer Age Differences in Technology Ownership

Cognitive Functions Buffer Age Differences in Technology Ownership

Wearable Technologies in Rehabilitation

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