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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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Introduction

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

Family caregivers -- including relatives, friends, neighbors, and others who provide unpaid support -- perform immensely valuable work, helping older adults with chronic disabilities get the help they need at home, rather than entering a facility. Recently, ASPE funded a study that combined data from the 2004 National Long Term Care Survey Caregiv
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PART I. LITERATURE REVIEW

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

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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

Introduction
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ACRONYMS

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

AAA Area Agency on Aging ABLE Advancing Better Living for Elders ACT Advancing Caregiver Training ADL
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APPENDIX A. FULL REGRESSION RESULTS

Updated Analyses of Trends in Use of Assistive Devices. Appendix A. Full Regression Results

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APPENDICES

Updated Analyses of Trends in Use of Assistive Devices. Appendices

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NOTES

Updated Analyses of Trends in Use of Assistive Devices. Notes

The National Institute on Aging-funded survey was conducted by the Census and directed by the former Center for Demographic Studies at Duke University. The data are distributed through the National Archives of Computerized Data on Aging ( http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/NACDA ).
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REFERENCES

Updated Analyses of Trends in Use of Assistive Devices. References

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