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Promoting Safe Aging in Place by Implementing Assistive Technology

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Sara Maria Panczyk. Promoting Safe Aging In Place by Implementing Assistive Technology. . 2023. uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/etds/2d203948-51f2-4ff9-a8fa-ebee0c38599a.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

S. M. Panczyk. (2023). Promoting Safe Aging in Place by Implementing Assistive Technology. https://uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/etds/2d203948-51f2-4ff9-a8fa-ebee0c38599a

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Sara Maria Panczyk. Promoting Safe Aging In Place by Implementing Assistive Technology. 2023. https://uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/etds/2d203948-51f2-4ff9-a8fa-ebee0c38599a.

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Abstract
  • Aging adults underutilized MonTECH services, an assistive technology loan program, and were at risk of diminished well-being and quality of life in their homes. The capstone student developed a program that enhanced aging in place by incorporating assistive technology (AT) to expand MonTECH services to the older adult population who live in an assisted living facility. A total of eight (n = 8) residents from a local assisted living facility volunteered to complete three sessions with an occupational therapy (OT) student to address barriers to occupational performance and borrow AT. Each participant completed a pre and post-survey to assess AT perceptions and utilization. Most participants had positive perceptions and frequently used AT. Survey outcomes demonstrated comfort levels with AT increased by approximately 12%. Furthermore, older adults used and recommended MonTECH services to others. Keywords: aging in place, older adults, assistive technology

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Degree
  • OTD

Level
  • Doctorate

Discipline
  • Occupational Therapy

Grantor
  • University of Indianapolis

Advisor
  • Lucinda Dale

Department
  • School of Occupational Therapy

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