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- Schmidt, Steven M., et al.
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User attitudes toward research and development of technologies : Perspectives from three generations
- 2020
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- New technologies are being touted as solutions to many societal challenges not least of which are ageing and health. However, the rapid development of new technologies is proceeding with little input from older adults. This presentation highlights the perceptions and attitudes of three age cohorts related to the continuous technological advancement of products intended to support active and healthy aging. Participants were 30-39 (n= 639), 50-59 (n=703), 70-79 (n=779) years-old randomly sampled from the Swedish population registry. Results showed both similarities and difference across generations. For example, 24%-35% of older adults would like to use home monitoring devices (e.g. fall sensors, smart home devices) to support active and healthy aging, compared to 35%-56% of younger groups. More than 82% of all groups highlighted the importance of involving intended users in the development process. Results can be used to support the needs and desires of current older adults and future generations.
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- Svensson, Hanna
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Bostadsanpassningsbidraget i Sveriges kommuner : kostnadsvariation och handläggningsprocess
- 2013
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Licentiatavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- En funktionsnedsättning beskrivs som nedsättning av fysisk, psykisk eller intellektuell funktionsförmåga. Ett funktionshinder är den begränsning som en funktionsnedsättning innebär för en person i relation till omgivningen. I Sverige är målet att möjliggöra för människor att leva så självständigt som möjligt i sitt eget hem. Lag (1992:1574) om bostadsanpassningsbidrag m. m., har utvecklats med det syftet. Kostnaden för bostadsanpassningsbidrag varierar kraftigt mellan Sveriges kommuner.Syftet med den här avhandlingen var att undersöka om dessa kostnadsvariationer kunde härledas till statistiskt mätbara kommunala bakgrundsfaktorer eller om de kunde relateras till arbetsprocessen i kommunen. Syftet var också att undersöka hur de som genom sitt arbete är berörda av bostadsanpassning tycker att handläggningsprocessen fungerar i praktiken.Studien delades in i tre delstudier. Första delstudien undersökte om kostnadsvariationerna för bostadsanpassningsbidraget kunde härledas till statistiskt mätbara kommunala variabler. Delstudie två genomfördes med en kvalitativ inriktning. Här valdes att studera hur personer, som på olika sätt är involverade i eller påverkas av processen kring bostadsanpassning, resonerar och arbetar. I delstudie tre var inriktningen att, utifrån tidigare delstudier, identifiera områden i bostadsanpassningsprocessen där det fanns utrymme för förbättringar. Delstudie tre utformades som en postenkät som skickades till närmare hundra bostadsföretag och ungefär lika många handläggare av bostadsanpassningsbidrag.I enlighet med tidigare studier var det svårt att finna några statistiskt mätbara kommunala bakgrundsvariabler som förklarade större delen av variationerna i kostnad för bostadsanpassning. Dock visade sig tre av variablerna ha ett statistiskt signifikant samband som till viss del förklarade skillnaderna. Dessa var andelen äldre, över 80 år, i befolkningen, kommunens resultat och prisutvecklingen på småhus i regionen under de senaste 20 åren. Långvarigt vänsterstyre ser enligt resultaten i denna studie ut att ha ett visst samband med högre kostnader för bostadsanpassning. Kommuner i norra Sverige hade med betydligt större sannolikhet höga kostnader för bostadsanpassning än låga. Ur resultatet i studien kan man utläsa att ”mjukare” faktorer som kommunkultur, människosyn och politiska ställningstaganden troligen är betydande i sammanhanget. Majoriteten av handläggarna som deltog i intervjustudien ansåg att handläggningsprocessen kring bostadsanpassning var för tidskrävande och att för tungt ansvar lades på den sökande. Handläggarna i kommunerna förenklade processen för att möta dessa två omständigheter. Det finns omfattande bristerna i dokumentationen kring ärendena.Fastighetsägarna uppger att den anpassning som de oftast nekar är åtgärder i badrum. Den huvudsakliga anledningen till att man nekar är risken för följdskador och att det är dyrt att återställa bostaden när den boende inte längre är i behov av anpassningen. Ett sätt att förbättra samarbetet mellan fastighetsägare och handläggare i kommuner där anpassningar ofta nekas, kan bland annat vara att ge fastighetsägarna bättre insyn i anpassningsprocessen och bättre kontroll över de åtgärder som genomförs i deras bestånd.
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- Svärdh, Samantha, et al.
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Attitudes, acceptance and use of everyday technologies – a generational perspective
- 2019
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Technology is a fixed feature in today’s world, from smart phones to the everyday technology in our homes. Research is limited regarding perceptions of and attitudes to technology among people of different generations as related to the technological developments they have experienced during their lifetime, as well as their health. It is imperative that researchers focus on this topic in order to better meet the needs of older persons in their utilization of technology. This study is the first step in an ongoing research project concerning healthy ageing and technology from a broader sense, which takes a unique generational perspective. The study aims to develop new knowledge regarding perceptions, acceptance and usage amongst people of different generations as related to the technological developments they have experienced during their lifetimes. Data was collected through several focus group interviews with participants from three age groups (30-39, 50-59 and 70-79 year olds). This exploratory method was used to capture attitudes regarding technology through group discussions and dynamics. Interviews were analysed according to qualitative content analysis and then compared using NVivo software. Preliminary findings indicate that participants do not view non-digitalized items like kitchen appliances as technology. They problematize digital technology and its development, particularly concerning issues with privacy and integrity, as well as its effect on human relationships. However, most continue to use digital technology and even name their smartphone or computer as the most in their everyday life. Explicit desires for parallel pathways and individualized solutions nonetheless pervade. The 70-79ers had less trust in digital technology while the 30-39ers voiced issues regarding social pressures and inclusions; the 50-59ers had to consciously work to keep abreast of new technology. Digital technology engages and has a high usage among different generations; however, the human perspective needs to be further involved to fill basic needs of coming generations.
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- Zingmark, Magnus, et al.
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Prospective RELOC-AGE: Baseline data from a longitudinal mixed-methods study exploring associations of housing, relocation and active ageing in Sweden
- 2022
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Ingår i: 2673-9259. - : MDPI. ; 3:3, s. 388-389
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Introduction: To inform the design of policies and societal support related to housing, knowledge is needed about how housing and relocation are associated with active ageing and health outcomes. The objectives of Prospective RELOC-AGE are to study housing choices and relocation and explore effects on active ageing among men and women aged 55+ in Sweden considering relocation. Material and Methods: Recruitment included people aged 55+ listed with an interest for relocation at either of three housing companies. A two-level longitudinal mixed-methods design included a survey and a telephone interview for the baseline data collection. The questions related to present housing and neighbourhood, relocation plans and expectations, a range of perspectives on active and healthy ageing, and demographics. Exploratory and inferential statistics are applied to investigate how personal and neighbourhood-level characteristics are associated with active ageing and health outcomes such as life-space mobility and self-rated health.Results: The sample (n = 1966) included 56% women, mean age 70 years. Preliminary analyses indicated that 83% rated their health has good or better, 53% lived in apartments. Several reasons for signing up with an interest for relocation were reported. Further analyses will broaden the scope of baseline sample characteristics, and associations with active ageing, life-space mobility and self-rated health will be explored.Conclusions: Prospective RELOC-AGE has the capacity to generate new policy-relevant knowledge on associations of housing, relocation and active ageing relevant for the development of proactive approaches to housing in old age on the individual, group as well as societal levels.
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- Brandt, Åse, et al.
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Older people's use of powered wheelchairs for activity and participation
- 2004
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Ingår i: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. - : Medical Journals Sweden AB. - 1651-2081 .- 1650-1977. ; 36:2, s. 70-77
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objective: The aims of this study were to investigate outcomes of older people's use of powered wheelchairs and risk factors for negative outcomes. Design: The study was a cross-sectional interview-study including 111 powered wheelchair users over 65 years of age. Results: All participants used their powered wheelchair in the summer; nearly all users regarded it as important and found that it gave them independence. The wheelchair made activity and participation possible for the users. The most frequent activity in the summer was going for a ride, and in the winter it was shopping. However, some could not use the wheelchair for visits, and supplementary travel modes are called for. Users who could not walk at all or who could not transfer without assistance were more likely not to be able to carry out prioritized activities. Furthermore, other risk factors for negative outcomes and need for further research were identified. Conclusion: The use of powered wheelchairs is a relevant societal intervention in relation to older people with limited walking ability in order to make activity and participation possible. It is likely that a larger proportion of older people could benefit from this intervention, in particular if current practices are improved taking activity and participation outcomes into consideration.
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