Older Adults and Assistive Devices: Use, Multiple-Device Use, and Need

Responses of older adults (> 65 years) from the 1990 National Health Interview Survey and Assistive Device Supplement are analyzed to determine if selected demographic and health variables are associated with the use of assistive devices, multiple-device use, and the expressed need for such devic...

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Published in:Journal of aging and health 1998-02, Vol.10 (1), p.99-116
Main Authors: Hartke, Robert J., Prohaska, Thomas R., Furner, Sylvia E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Female
Health Services for the Aged
Health Status Indicators
Health Surveys
Health technology assessment
Humans
Male
Self-Help Devices - statistics & numerical data
Self-Help Devices - utilization
Socioeconomic Factors
United States
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Summary:Responses of older adults (> 65 years) from the 1990 National Health Interview Survey and Assistive Device Supplement are analyzed to determine if selected demographic and health variables are associated with the use of assistive devices, multiple-device use, and the expressed need for such devices. Bivariate and multi-variate analyses show that, in general, poorer health is consistently associated with the use of assistive devices, multiple-device use, and expressed need. Demographic characteristics, however, vary in their relationships to assistive device use and need. Findings support the importance of considering multiple-device use and expressed need in studying assistive devices and older adults.
ISSN:0898-2643
1552-6887
DOI:10.1177/089826439801000106