| The use of technical aids by elderly persons in The Netherlands: an application of the Andersen and Newman model. | |
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PMID: 9203760 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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In this article, variables were identified that are able to explain the use of technical aids by elderly people. The model developed by Andersen and Newman (1973) formed the basis for this research. Data were gathered from 498 randomly selected elderly people who were single, 75 years or older, and living independently. Whether or not elderly people use mobility aids or technical aids for basic activities of daily living (ADLs) is mainly predicted by need (functional status, chronic illnesses) and predisposing (gender, housing) variables. The number of used technical aids can be explained by predisposing (age, housing, education), enabling (income, receiving help), and need (functional status, chronic illness) variables. As opposed to others, in this study elderly people with a high income were less likely to use many mobility aids than people with an average income. We could not offer a plausible explanation for the nonlinear relationship between income and the number of technical aids used. |
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Authors:
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M M de Klerk; R Huijsman; J McDonnell |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Gerontologist Volume: 37 ISSN: 0016-9013 ISO Abbreviation: Gerontologist Publication Date: 1997 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-09-11 Completed Date: 1997-09-11 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375327 Medline TA: Gerontologist Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 365-73 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Institute for Health Policy and Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands. |
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Activities of Daily Living* Aged Aged, 80 and over Data Interpretation, Statistical Female Frail Elderly Humans Income Male Netherlands Self Care Self-Help Devices / utilization* Single Person* |
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