Effect of a tailored assistive technology intervention on older adults and their family caregiver: a pragmatic study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many older adults with mobility limitations use assistive technology to help them perform daily activities. However, little attention has been paid to the impact on their family caregivers. This neglect produces an incomplete portrayal of the outcomes of assistive technology provision. This paper describes the protocol for a study that examines the impact of a tailored assistive technology intervention that is inclusive of assistance users and their family caregivers.

Methods/design

This research will use a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. The quantitative portion will be an experimental, single-blinded study in which participants are randomly assigned to either an experimental assistive technology intervention or a standard care group. We will

SUBMITTER: Demers L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4866430 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature