Barriers and facilitators of older adults' usage of mobility devices: a scoping review

D Lee, SH Tak - Educational Gerontology, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The study aims to explore the barriers and facilitators related to the use of mobility devices
among older adults. A total of 815 studies conducted between 2000–2020 were retrieved …

Mobility challenges among older adult mobility device users

OA Atoyebi, D Labbé, M Prescott, A Mahmood… - Current Geriatrics …, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review This review describes recent research regarding challenges to
mobility experienced by older adult mobility device users. Recent Findings Different …

The use of mobility devices among institutionalized older adults

P Clarke, P Chan, PL Santaguida… - Journal of Aging and …, 2009 - journals.sagepub.com
Objectives: The purpose of this article is to examine the demographic, health, and social
characteristics of mobility device users in long-term care settings. Methods: Data were used …

Older Adults' Adoption of Technology-Mediated Mobility Solutions: A Review and Agenda

CSW Chua, WM Lim, PL Teh - Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Mobility is important to older adults' independent living. However, not all older adults'
experience mobility seamlessly; instead, they often encounter challenges in mobility. The …

Perspectives on use of mobility aids in a diverse population of seniors: Implications for intervention

L Resnik, S Allen, D Isenstadt, M Wasserman… - Disability and health …, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Many older adults who might benefit from using mobility aids do not or will
not use them. Studies show that attitudes and beliefs strongly affect the decision to use …

Incidence and dynamics of mobility device use among community‐dwelling older adults in the United States

X Liu, SE Baumann, AL Rosso, EM Venditti… - Journal of Elder …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Mobility devices are crucial in enhancing activities and participation for individuals with
mobility disability, particularly among the rapidly expanding population of older adults …

What drives low‐income older adults' intention to use mobility applications?

DYL Chan, CY Chong, PL Teh… - Geriatrics & Gerontology …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Mobility applications have the potential to support low‐income older adults in facing
mobility challenges. However, there is a generally lower uptake of technology in this …

Designing devices that are acceptable to the frail elderly: a new understanding based upon how older people perceive a walker

K Pippin, GR Femie - Technology and Disability, 1997 - content.iospress.com
It is commonly suggested that the unappealing appearance of many assistive devices
discourages their adoption and use by elderly people. This study investigated users' …

[HTML][HTML] Factors predicting older Adults' attitudes toward and intentions to use stair mobility assistive designs at home

E Tural, D Lu, DA Cole - Preventive Medicine Reports, 2020 - Elsevier
Home modifications that increase stair accessibility of existing housing stock are significant
for older adults who want to age in place. This sequential mixed-methods study investigated …

Low adoption of mobility device in later life: Insights from the lens of intersectionality

Z Nie, S Gao, S Ge, Y Jiang, W Liang, R Yang - Geriatric Nursing, 2024 - Elsevier
Objectives To investigate the utilization of mobility device, whether age and gender-related
use disparities exist, and whether falls can further explain use disparities over time among …