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Titel der Veröffentlichung: Satisfaction with rollators among community-living users: A follow-up study

Autor/in:

Brandt, A.; Iwarsson, S.; Stahl, A.

Herausgeber/in:

k. A.

Quelle:

Disability and Rehabilitation, 2003, Volume 25 (Issue 7), Seite 343-53, London: Informa Healthcare, ISSN: 0963-8288, eISSN: 1464-5165

Jahr:

2003

Der Text ist von:
Brandt, A.; Iwarsson, S.; Stahl, A.

Der Text steht in der Zeitschrift:
Disability and Rehabilitation, Volume 25 (Issue 7), Seite 343-53

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2003

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Satisfaction with rollators among community-living users

A follow-up study

Purpose:
Rollators are used in order to make mobility possible for people with restricted walking ability. The use of rollators is increasing, but little is known about outcomes. The aim of this study was to investigate users' satisfaction with rollators.
Method:
A follow-up study was carried out in seven Danish municipalities. One month after they got their device, 89 users of rollators were interviewed by means of the QUEST 1.0. Three months after the first interview a second interview took place and data from the 64 users available for follow-up were analysed.
Results:
The users were satisfied with their rollators, and the frequency of use was high. However, many of the users were frail, and some of them were not fully satisfied in all respects. Women especially, users living alone and first time users were likely to be dissatisfied. The main problem identified was handling the rollator, and for several users the physical environment caused accessibility problems.
Conclusions:
Rollators are valuable for the users and a relevant societal intervention. However, a better match between person and technology, enhanced user training and follow-up can improve the outcome of the intervention. Furthermore, better rollator design is called for, and buses and the outdoor environment need to be made more accessible.

Referenznummer:

R/ZA0529

Informationsstand: 29.01.2004