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?"

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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.

Author Details

Patricia Ann McLean, DNS, MS, BS, AAS

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

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2019-03-08

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