Purchase and use of home healthcare devices for the elderly: a pilot study in Shanghai, China.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:In China, home-based healthcare/rehabilitation has always been advocated by the government and is the most prevalent healthcare pattern. However, there is currently no data on how many each product has been purchased, and it is not clear what factors are associated with their use. The research aims to clarify the current practices and attitudes of the elderly on such matters, and further analyze their influence factors. METHODS:This pilot study consisted of two-round regional survey, conducted from July 25 to August 3, 2015 and July 20 to August 10, 2018 respectively. Both surveys released on-site paper questionnaires and collected after filling out in different communities. RESULTS:Two hundred forty-four valid questionnaires from 52 communities were collected. Compared with 201

SUBMITTER: Wang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7197117 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature