Abstract
Introduction: Assistive technologies (AT) enable older and/or disabled people to age as long as possible in place by supporting them in various tasks and activities of daily living. AT range from low technologies such as walkers or book holders to high technologies, for instance alarm systems or voice-controlled computer input systems. Besides financial costs and accessibility, usability has the highest impact on actual technology use. Therefore, it is necessary to enhance effectiveness, efficacy and user satisfaction of the technical device.
Highlights
Assistive technologies (AT) enable older and/or disabled people to age as long as possible in place by supporting them in various tasks and activities of daily living
Besides financial costs and accessibility, usability has the highest impact on actual technology use
Review of the literature: Research about awareness and perceptions considering AT and corresponding methodologies is relevant in order to investigate possible barriers and reasons for non-use
Summary
Assistive technologies (AT) enable older and/or disabled people to age as long as possible in place by supporting them in various tasks and activities of daily living. June 2009 – ISSN 1568-4156 – http://www.ijic.org/ Usability of assistive technologies in ageing and disabilities
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