Use and Needs of Assistive Devices in the Background of Aging: Current Situation and Research Progress / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

@#Through review and summary of literature, this paper finds that there is large gap between usage and needs among the elderly and persons with disabilities. Demographic characteristics, economic factors and environment, psychological factors are related factors to the use and needs of assistive devices. It is insufficient in research about assistive devices in China, especially those about theory and system setting, as well as empirical research of different groups.