Publications [#300782] of Donald H. Taylor

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Journal Articles

  1. Hoenig, H; Taylor, DH; Sloan, FA. "Does assistive technology substitute for personal assistance among the disabled elderly?." Am J Public Health 93.2 (February, 2003): 330-337. [12554595], [doi]
    (last updated on 2026/01/19)

    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVES: This study examined whether use of equipment (technological assistance) to cope with disability was associated with use of fewer hours of help from another person (personal assistance). METHODS: In a cross-sectional study of 2368 community dwellers older than 65 years with 1 or more limitations in basic activities of daily living (ADLs) from the 1994 National Long Term Care Survey, the relation between technological assistance and personal assistance was examined. RESULTS: Among people with ADL limitations, multivariate models showed a strong and consistent relation between technological assistance and personal assistance, whereby use of equipment was associated with fewer hours of help. CONCLUSIONS: Among people with disability, use of assistive technology was associated with use of fewer hours of personal assistance.

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