Abstract
The aim of this study was to explore and describe perceptions of the utility and ease of use of a personal emergency response system (PERS) among older adults who are aging in place. Research Question: "What is the meaning of a PERS use for functionally impaired older adults?"
Sigma Membership
Delta Zeta
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Aging in Place, Assistive Technology, Functional Impairment
Advisor
Steven Baumann
Degree
Doctoral-Other
Degree Grantor
City University of New York
Degree Year
2016
Recommended Citation
McLean, Patrica Ann, "Exploring older adults' perceptions of the utility and ease of the use of personal emergency response systems" (2019). Dissertations. 1849.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1849
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2019-03-08
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 10111403; ProQuest document ID: 1798467176. The author still retains copyright.