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| Titre : |
The environmental factors that influence technology adoption for older adults with age-related vision loss |
| Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
| Auteurs : |
Colleen McGrath ; Ann Marie Corrado |
| Année de publication : |
2019 |
| Article en page(s) : |
p. 493-501 |
| Note générale : |
doi.org/10.1177/0308022618813247 |
| Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
| Mots-clés : |
Older adults vision loss low-vision assistive devices environmental influences technology adoption qualitative research occupational therapy |
| Résumé : |
Introduction
With the increasing proportion of older adults aging with vision loss, low-vision assistive devices can help to support occupational engagement; however, such devices are grossly underused among this population. The overarching purpose of this project was to examine the environmental factors that influence technology adoption for older adults with age-related vision loss.
Methods
A one-day workshop, which utilized a variety of hands-on methods including Show & Tell, Technology Interaction, and an “App” Assessment activity, was conducted. A total of 19 participants attended the workshop, including 10 older adults with age-related vision loss, six caregivers, one healthcare provider, and two technology industry professionals.
Results
A total of four themes emerged, including: (1) making life harder; (2) relying on support networks; (3) factoring in the pragmatics; and (4) not me, not yet. These themes illustrate the various ways that environmental factors, including physical, social, cultural, and institutional/political factors, influence decision-making regarding technology adoption by older adults with age-related vision loss.
Conclusion
This paper demonstrates several environmental factors that influence low-vision assistive device adoption among older adults with age-related vision loss. With their holistic view of clients, including an appreciation for environmental influences, occupational therapists are well positioned to help identify those environmental barriers limiting low-vision assistive device adoption and use. |
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in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy > Vol. 82 Issue 8 (Août 2019) . - p. 493-501
[article] The environmental factors that influence technology adoption for older adults with age-related vision loss [texte imprimé] / Colleen McGrath ; Ann Marie Corrado . - 2019 . - p. 493-501. doi.org/10.1177/0308022618813247 Langues : Anglais ( eng) in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy > Vol. 82 Issue 8 (Août 2019) . - p. 493-501
| Mots-clés : |
Older adults vision loss low-vision assistive devices environmental influences technology adoption qualitative research occupational therapy |
| Résumé : |
Introduction
With the increasing proportion of older adults aging with vision loss, low-vision assistive devices can help to support occupational engagement; however, such devices are grossly underused among this population. The overarching purpose of this project was to examine the environmental factors that influence technology adoption for older adults with age-related vision loss.
Methods
A one-day workshop, which utilized a variety of hands-on methods including Show & Tell, Technology Interaction, and an “App” Assessment activity, was conducted. A total of 19 participants attended the workshop, including 10 older adults with age-related vision loss, six caregivers, one healthcare provider, and two technology industry professionals.
Results
A total of four themes emerged, including: (1) making life harder; (2) relying on support networks; (3) factoring in the pragmatics; and (4) not me, not yet. These themes illustrate the various ways that environmental factors, including physical, social, cultural, and institutional/political factors, influence decision-making regarding technology adoption by older adults with age-related vision loss.
Conclusion
This paper demonstrates several environmental factors that influence low-vision assistive device adoption among older adults with age-related vision loss. With their holistic view of clients, including an appreciation for environmental influences, occupational therapists are well positioned to help identify those environmental barriers limiting low-vision assistive device adoption and use. |
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The environmental factors that influence technology adoption for older adults with age-related vision loss in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol. 82 Issue 8 (Août 2019)
