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New TechForLTC.org Web Site Offers Comprehensive

New TechForLTC.org Web Site Offers Comprehensive Information on Technologies for Health Professionals in Long-Term Care Settings

New TechForLTC.Org Web Site Offers Comprehensive Information on Technologies for Health Professionals in Long-Term Care Settings   PDF Version: http://aspe.hhs.gov/daltcp/reports/2004/techPR.pdf (3 PDF pages) HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today announced the launch of a comprehensive, searchable Web site that contains informati
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Health Care in Transition:

Health Care in Transition: Technology Assessment in the Private Sector

Health Care in Transition: Technology Assessment in the Private Sector Medical technology, broadly construed, embraces innovations in medicine--new drugs, biologics, medical devices, and procedures--as well as existing therapeutic and diagnostic capabilities. The evaluation of the clinical and cost-effectiveness of medical technology, therefore,
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NOTES

Accelerating Adoption of Assistive Technology to Reduce Physical Strain among Family Caregivers of the Chronically Disabled Elderly Living at Home. Notes

These are for transfers to and from: Bed to Chair, Chair to Toilet, Chair to Chair, or Car to Chair. These are transfers that family caregivers are more likely to perform. Pam Doty, Lisa Alecxih, Vice President, Greg Link, Kathleen Kelly, Margaret Campbell-Kotler, and Mary Becker. "Expanding the Use of Assistive Technologies and Home
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APPENDIX D. FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM

Accelerating Adoption of Assistive Technology to Reduce Physical Strain among Family Caregivers of the Chronically Disabled Elderly Living at Home. Appendix D. Family Caregiver SUPPORT Program Survey

The FCA developed a brief survey that was disseminated to family caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities. Responses included both multiple choice options and open-ended fields. The survey was fielded online for six months, through the ADRCs, some AAAs, and the FCA's National Center on Caregiving. Responses from the survey can hel
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APPENDIX C. HELPING TO REDUCE CAREGIVING PHYSICAL

Accelerating Adoption of Assistive Technology to Reduce Physical Strain among Family Caregivers of the Chronically Disabled Elderly Living at Home. Appendix C. Helping to Reduce Caregiving Physical Strain: Guide for National Family Caregiver SUPPORT Programs

The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP), Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and partnering organizations provide an array of services to meet the needs of family caregivers. However, a frequently overlooked problem for many caregivers is the physical strain of caregiving. In fact, caregivers of older adults who experience physical strain
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APPENDIX B. FAMILY CAREGIVER GUIDE TO ASSISTIVE

Accelerating Adoption of Assistive Technology to Reduce Physical Strain among Family Caregivers of the Chronically Disabled Elderly Living at Home. Appendix B. Family Caregiver Guide to Assistive Technologies and Home Modifications

Caregivers give much needed support for older adults with disabilities or illness living at home. But often caregiving can be a physical strain. When you take care of yourself, you can better help your family member or friend. Many assistive technologies (AT) and home modifications (HM) may help make life easier for you and protect your safety and
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APPENDIX A. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY FIGURES AND

Accelerating Adoption of Assistive Technology to Reduce Physical Strain among Family Caregivers of the Chronically Disabled Elderly Living at Home. Appendix A. Annotated Bibliography Figures and Tables

FIGURE A-1 . Literature Review Flow Diagram PubMed/Medline Database Search (n=446)    
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APPENDICES

Accelerating Adoption of Assistive Technology to Reduce Physical Strain among Family Caregivers of the Chronically Disabled Elderly Living at Home. Appendices

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References

Accelerating Adoption of Assistive Technology to Reduce Physical Strain among Family Caregivers of the Chronically Disabled Elderly Living at Home. References

Administration on Aging. (2011). National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title IIIE) web page. Accessed December 27, 2011. Retrieved from: http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/AoA_Programs/HCLTC/Caregiver/index.aspx . American Occupational Therapy Association. (2011). Home Modifications and Occupational Therapy. Fact Sheet. Retrieved from: http:
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Conclusions and Discussion

Accelerating Adoption of Assistive Technology to Reduce Physical Strain among Family Caregivers of the Chronically Disabled Elderly Living at Home. Conclusions and Discussion

The FCA online caregiver survey ( Appendix C ) found that many caregivers are purchasing AT/HM and find it useful. However, findings also suggested a need to raise awareness of available AT/HM, to address caregivers' concerns about costs, and to offer caregiver training on AT/HM and techniques to minimize physical strain. The Internet, physicians'
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Suggestions for Future Research

Accelerating Adoption of Assistive Technology to Reduce Physical Strain among Family Caregivers of the Chronically Disabled Elderly Living at Home. Suggestions for Future Research

Identify Effective Dissemination Approaches and Evaluate Outcomes Additional research is needed to evaluate approaches to disseminating AT/HM among family caregivers and to measure impacts on caregiver physical strain, as well as impacts on community living/nursing facility utilization and costs.
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Panel Suggestions for Policy

Accelerating Adoption of Assistive Technology to Reduce Physical Strain among Family Caregivers of the Chronically Disabled Elderly Living at Home. Panel Suggestions for Policy

Expand Coverage for a Comprehensive Range of AT/HM in Public Programs Funding in health and long-term care programs to cover the costs of AT/HM was a major problem noted in both the literature and discussions with experts and stakeholders. Panel participants discussed the need to better align public programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, an
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Results

Accelerating Adoption of Assistive Technology to Reduce Physical Strain among Family Caregivers of the Chronically Disabled Elderly Living at Home. Results

Findings from Online Caregiver Survey Although the survey was not representative of all caregivers, the demographic profile of respondents was similar to that reported in other research (87.4% women, average caregiver age 57, average care recipient age 72).
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Methods

Accelerating Adoption of Assistive Technology to Reduce Physical Strain among Family Caregivers of the Chronically Disabled Elderly Living at Home. Methods

To better understand family caregivers' experiences and needs related to AT/HM, training, and physical strain, we analyzed results from an online survey conducted by the FCA of family caregivers on the use of AT, which was fielded over six months ( Appendix D ). A snowball sampling methodology was used to recruit a convenience sample of family car
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Introduction

Accelerating Adoption of Assistive Technology to Reduce Physical Strain among Family Caregivers of the Chronically Disabled Elderly Living at Home. Introduction

Many family caregivers experience risk of physical strain, which often results from lifting and transferring, communication problems with a person with dementia, and homes that need repair and/or are not designed to support aging in place. However, the problem of caregiver physical strain has received little attention in family caregiver support e
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PART II. STRATEGIES FOR EXPANDING THE USE OF AT/

Accelerating Adoption of Assistive Technology to Reduce Physical Strain among Family Caregivers of the Chronically Disabled Elderly Living at Home. Part II. Strategies for Expanding the Use of AT/HM to Reduce Family Caregiver Physical Strain: Results of Expert and Stakeholder Discussions

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References

Accelerating Adoption of Assistive Technology to Reduce Physical Strain among Family Caregivers of the Chronically Disabled Elderly Living at Home. References

Alamgir, H., Yu, S., Fast, C., Hennessy, S., Kidd, C., & Yassi, A. (2008). Efficiency of overhead ceiling lifts in reducing musculoskeletar injury among carers working in long-term care institutions. Injury , 39(5), 570-577. Anemaet, W.K., & Moffa-Trotter, M.E. (1999). Promoting safety and function through home assessments. Top Geriatr
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Discussion

Accelerating Adoption of Assistive Technology to Reduce Physical Strain among Family Caregivers of the Chronically Disabled Elderly Living at Home. Discussion

AT/HM Interventions with Promise for Reducing Physical Strain among Family Caregivers
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Results

Accelerating Adoption of Assistive Technology to Reduce Physical Strain among Family Caregivers of the Chronically Disabled Elderly Living at Home. Results

Overall Search Results
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Comprehensive Literature Review

Accelerating Adoption of Assistive Technology to Reduce Physical Strain among Family Caregivers of the Chronically Disabled Elderly Living at Home. Comprehensive Literature Review

To enhance understanding of AT/HM interventions that could benefit family caregivers, we included published and unpublished research on:

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