Older adults' perspectives on the process of becoming users of assistive technology: a qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis.
Purpose: To identify, synthesize, and evaluate existing literature concerning the process of becoming a user of assistive technology (AT). Method: A systematic review and meta-synthesis were carried out. Five bibliographic databases (MEDLINE via PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, PsycINFO and SocINDEX)...
| Publicado en: | Disability & Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology Vol. 14; no. 2; pp. 182 - 194 |
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| Formato: | research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Feb2019
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