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Investigating The Enabling Factors Influencing Occupational Therapists’ Adoption Of Assisted Living Technology, Colleen E. Mcgrath
Investigating The Enabling Factors Influencing Occupational Therapists’ Adoption Of Assisted Living Technology, Colleen E. Mcgrath
Occupational Therapy Publications
Method
This qualitative study utilized semi-structured interviews and focus groups with 20 occupational therapists in England and Scotland. The goal was to identify those enabling factors necessary for occupational therapists to adopt assisted living technology.
Results
Five themes emerged regarding the enablers needed to support the adoption of assisted living technology by occupational therapists, including: (1) a positive client–therapist relationship; (2) affordability; (3) time; (4) increased awareness, education, and training; and (5) usability features of the assisted living technology.
Conclusion
With an aging population and the increasing role that technology is playing globally in older adults’ lives, it has never …