Needs for Assistive Technology Devices in the Homes of Elderly Patients and Patients with Disabilities Who Received Treatments at the Physical Therapy Unit, Golden Jubilee Medical Center
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2011-03-11
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Journal of Ratchasuda College for Research and Development of Persons with Disabilities
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The objective of this research was to study the needs for assistive technology devices in the homes of elderly patients and patients with disabilities who receive treatments at Physical Therapy Unit, Golden Jubilee Medical Center, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus, Nakhon Pathom Province. The data were collected by conducting interviews (with illustrations) with medical staff, elderly patients, patients with disabilities, and their relatives or caregivers. After analyzing the data, the results were as follows: elderly patients and patients with disabilities were divided into three groups. The first group comprised patients who were completely dependent. The second group consisted of patients with disabilities who were partially dependent. The third group included those who wanted to live independently. From the study, it was found that on these three groups had different needs for assistive technology device. The first group had very little need for facilities due to their high dependence on caregivers. The second group needed more assistive technology devices and considered facilities for future use. The third group had specific needs on the design of suitable facilities that could help them live like a normal person.
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Journal of Ratchasuda College for Research and Development of Persons with Disabilities; Vol.6 No.2 July-December 2010; 13-22