Raising Awareness of Assistive Technology in Older Adults Through a Community-Based, Cooperative Extension Program
| Autor: | Melinda Stafford Markham, Debra M. Sellers |
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| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
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Adult
Male Program evaluation Aging Health Knowledge Attitudes Practice Time Factors Adaptive equipment Education Young Adult Adult education Nursing Residence Characteristics Humans Disabled Persons Cooperative Behavior Program Development Life Style Curriculum Aged Aged 80 and over Medical education Behavior change Age Factors Educational technology Awareness Consumer Behavior Middle Aged Self-Help Devices Consciousness raising Female Educational Measurement Geriatrics and Gerontology Psychology Educational program Program Evaluation |
| Zdroj: | Gerontology & Geriatrics Education. 33:287-301 |
| ISSN: | 1545-3847 0270-1960 |
| Popis: | The Fashion an Easier Lifestyle with Assistive Technology (FELAT) curriculum was developed as a needs-based, community educational program provided through a state Cooperative Extension Service. The overall goal for participants was to raise awareness of assistive technology. Program evaluation included a postassessment and subsequent interview to determine short-term knowledge gain and longer term behavior change. The sample consisted of mainly older, married females. The FELAT program was effective at raising awareness and increasing knowledge of assistive technology, and for many participants, the program acted as a catalyst for planning to or taking action related to assistive technology. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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