Home Features and Assistive Technology for the Home-Bound Elderly in a Thai Suburban Community by Applying the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health

Putthinoi, Supawadee; Lersilp, Suchitporn; Chakpitak, Nopasit

doi:10.1155/2017/2865960

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“…The findings indicated that the types of AT provided in the community were low-tech and used for the purpose of mobility. These findings were related to Putthinoi et al [ 11 ] in that AT homes of the elderly were assistive products and technology for personal use in daily living, indoor-outdoor mobility, and transportation. This was because the legal rights of people with disabilities in Thailand are still limited by government budgets.…”

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Information Management for the Assistive Technology Provision in Community: Perspectives of Local Policymakers and Health Service Providers

Lersilp

Putthinoi

Okahashi

2018

Occupational Therapy International

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Background Assistive technology (AT) is a way to enhance the performance of daily activities in people with disabilities and help them live more independently. However, an important problem in providing AT lies in the effectiveness of information management. Local policymakers and health service providers have become aware of this problem and their perspectives are the key to solving it. Methods This study explored the types of AT provided for people with disabilities in the community and the perspectives on information management of local policymakers and health service providers. A survey checklist and semistructured in-depth interview were the instruments of this study. The key informants in this study included administrators, nurses, and physical therapists from four community areas in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Results The medical records showed that the types of AT provided were mostly second-hand (57.24%) and borrowed devices (57.73%). All of them were low-tech devices (crutch, cane, walker, wheelchair, and adaptive tricycle). In addition, the results indicated three perspective aspects related to information management: (1) problems in the database recording system, (2) different policies and processes of information management, and (3) improvement of the AT provision system. Conclusion The perspectives of local policymakers and health service providers indicated related problems, impacts of policies, and ways to improve the AT provision system by applying information technology.

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Information Management for the Assistive Technology Provision in Community: Perspectives of Local Policymakers and Health Service Providers

Lersilp

Putthinoi

Okahashi

2018

Occupational Therapy International

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“…Roy et al showed that 25% of factors influencing older people’s decisions about changing their places of residence were related to barriers in the house and its surroundings [57]. Most dwellings of older people who suffer from chronic diseases are not adapted to their functional status and make everyday activities troublesome [58]. It is difficult to compare the results of our study with those of others because there are limited data assessing older people’s places of residence in terms of barriers or facilitators.…”

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Determinants of ADL and IADL disability in older adults in southeastern Poland

Ćwirlej-Sozańska

Wiśniowska-Szurlej

Wilmowska-Pietruszyńska

et al. 2019

BMC Geriatr

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BackgroundThe extension of the life span has led to an increase in the number of older people and an increase in the prevalence of disability in people over 60 years of age. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of ADL and IADL disability and to analyze its determinants among people aged 60 and older living in southeastern Poland.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was carried out among a randomly selected, representative population of people aged 60 and older living in southeastern Poland. Disability was assessed using the Katz Index of Independence in Basic Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living. Logistic regression models were used to identify the factors related to ADLs and IADLs. For the variables that were included in the above models, their clustered influence on the increase in the odds ratio for the occurrence of an ADL or IADL limitation was also examined.ResultsThe research results show that 35.75% of the participants reported at least one problem with IADLs. At least one problem with ADLs was reported by 17.13% of the participants. The most significant modifiable factors influencing the occurrence of disability were the presence of barriers in the participant’s environment, poor relations with relatives, a lack of social contacts, multimorbidity and pain. A multiple increase in the odds ratio of disability was found with the presence of pairs of analyzed factors. The highest odds ratio of at least one ADL limitation was observed for the combination of barriers in the participant’s environment with multimorbidity (OR 74.07). With regard to IADL disability, the highest odds ratio was observed for the combination of pain on the VAS scale ≥3 points with older age (OR 19.47).ConclusionsThe study showed a high prevalence of ADL and IADL disability in older people living in southeastern Poland. It also indicated the extent to which modifiable factors influenced the occurrence of disability and the extent to which the risk of disability increased with the presence of pairs of factors, especially those that included environmental barriers in the participant’s environment.

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“…However, not all technologies can be a facilitator for different people, as it depends on their differing needs, disabilities, daily activities, roles, and so on. Suitable technology is a facilitator that improves and encourages people to participate in meaningful activities [18][19][20]. erefore, usability testing in this study was examined by specialists and users.…”

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Development and Usability Testing of an Emergency Alert Device for Elderly People and People with Disabilities

Lersilp

Putthinoi

Lerttrakarnnon

et al. 2020

The Scientific World Journal

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The objectives of this study were to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of an emergency alert device for elderly people and people with disabilities by usability testing. There were two phases in this study: (1) development of a prototype for an emergency alert device and (2) usability testing of the device. Results presented development of the prototype, which comprised parts for sending and receiving signals. There were two kinds of alarms for emergency calls known as conscious and unconscious alerts. Participants in the usability testing phase included 12 specialists and 161 users that comprised 146 elderly people or people with disabilities and 15 caregivers or community health volunteers. The instruments used were a rating scale, usability checklist, and individual interviews regarding the usability, general appearance, and use of the device. The users agreed with the overall aspects regarding usability of the device, its general appearance, and use (X¯ ± SD = 4.24 ± 0.88, 4.11 ± 0.90, and 4.37 ± 0.83, respectively). Most of the participants, both specialists and users, gave their perspectives on improving the size, color of the letters displayed, type of wristband, and method for sending signals.

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Home Features and Assistive Technology for the Home-Bound Elderly in a Thai Suburban Community by Applying the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health

Cited by 9 publications

References 21 publications

Information Management for the Assistive Technology Provision in Community: Perspectives of Local Policymakers and Health Service Providers

Information Management for the Assistive Technology Provision in Community: Perspectives of Local Policymakers and Health Service Providers

Determinants of ADL and IADL disability in older adults in southeastern Poland

Development and Usability Testing of an Emergency Alert Device for Elderly People and People with Disabilities

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