Examining social determinants in use of assistive technology for race/ethnic groups of older adults.
Assistive technologies (AT) can compensate for activity limitations and loss of physical functioning. Little is known regarding how minority older adults differ in AT use as they age. This study examined race and ethnic differences in AT use among a nationally representative sample of older adults i...
| Publicado en: | Disability & Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology Vol. 17; no. 6; pp. 703 - 712 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Aug2022
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