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ArticleDisabilities (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Empowering Potential of the My Assistive Technology Guide: Exploring Experiences and User Perspectives.

Elsa M Orellano-Colón, Angelis Fernández-Torres, Nixmarie Figueroa-Alvira, Bernice Ortiz-Vélez, Nina L Rivera-Rivera, Gabriela A Torres-Ferrer, Rubén Martín-Payo

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Article in Disabilities (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors.

Elsa M Orellano-ColónOccupational Therapy Program, School of Health Professions, University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus, P.O. Box 365067, San Juan 00936-5067, Puerto Rico.
Angelis Fernández-TorresOccupational Therapy Program, School of Health Professions, University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus, P.O. Box 365067, San Juan 00936-5067, Puerto Rico.
Nixmarie Figueroa-AlviraOccupational Therapy Program, School of Health Professions, University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus, P.O. Box 365067, San Juan 00936-5067, Puerto Rico.
Bernice Ortiz-VélezOccupational Therapy Program, School of Health Professions, University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus, P.O. Box 365067, San Juan 00936-5067, Puerto Rico.
Nina L Rivera-RiveraOccupational Therapy Program, School of Health Professions, University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus, P.O. Box 365067, San Juan 00936-5067, Puerto Rico.
Gabriela A Torres-FerrerOccupational Therapy Program, School of Health Professions, University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus, P.O. Box 365067, San Juan 00936-5067, Puerto Rico.
Rubén Martín-PayoFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Oviedo, Calle de Valentín Andrés Alvarez, 33006 Oviedo, Spain.

Funding

Hispanics in Research Capability: SoHP & SOM Partnership (HIREC)S21MD001830 · NIMHD · UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO MED SCIENCES · PI ELIAS BONETA, AUGUSTO R, ESTAPE, ESTELA S · 2005 to 2010
$30.0M
Tracking and Evaluation CoreU54GM133807 · NIGMS · UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO MED SCIENCES · PI NOBOA-RAMOS, CARLAMARIE · 2020 to 2024
$17.7M
NIGMS NIH HHS U54 GM133807NIMHD NIH HHS S21 MD001830
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The use of assistive technology (AT) devices enhances older adults' function in daily activities. However, the lack of awareness of AT among potential AT users has been identified as a major barrier to its adoption. This study aimed to assess the quality of the Mi Guía de Asistencia Tecnológica (MGAT) web app, which provides information on AT, from the perspective of older Latinos with physical disabilities, and to explore their experience using the MGAT. We employed a convergent parallel mixed-method design involving 12 older Latinos living in Puerto Rico. In Phase I, the researchers trained the participants in the use of the MGAT. In Phase II, participants were encouraged to use it for 30 days. In Phase III, the participants completed the User Mobile Application Rating Scale and individual interviews, analyzed with descriptive statistics and a directed thematic content analysis. The quality of the MGAT was rated high in both the objective (mean = 3.99; SD = 0.7) and subjective (mean = 4.13; SD = 1.1) domains. Qualitative data revealed the MGAT was accessible, usable, desirable, credible, useful, and valuable to increasing older Latinos' AT knowledge, function, and autonomy. The MGAT has the potential to increase AT awareness and adoption among older adults.

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PMID38962656
PMCPMC11221796

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