Prescribing Assistive Technology for Cognition to Support Aging in Place: OTs' Perspective.

IF 1.7 3区医学 Q2 REHABILITATION

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy-Revue Canadienne D Ergotherapie Pub Date : 2025-08-08 DOI:10.1177/00084174251362524

A Yaddaden, J Legault, C Bottari, Q D Nguyen, N Bier

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Abstract

Background. With a rapidly aging population, ensuring the safety and independence of older adults, particularly those with cognitive impairments, is a key public health priority. Occupational therapists (OTs) play a crucial role by recommending assistive technologies for cognition (ATCs) to support this population. However, little is known about how OTs choose ATCs, and the rehabilitation strategies involved in their implementation. Purpose. This study examines OTs' perspectives on prescribing ATCs to support aging in place, focusing on (1) factors influencing ATC recommendations and (2) effective rehabilitation strategies. Methods. We conducted a descriptive qualitative study with 15 geriatric-focused OTs across three focus groups. Discussions were analyzed through three steps: coding, refining, and creating data matrices. Findings. OT recommendations are influenced by client factors (e.g., learning ability), specific tasks (e.g., medication management), and contextual elements (e.g., financial support). OTs employ cognitive rehabilitation, practice simulations, and caregiver collaboration strategies to support ATC integration. Conclusions. Understanding how OTs choose and apply ATCs provides insights to optimize their use in geriatric care, promoting safer, independent living for older adults.

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处方辅助技术的认知，以支持老化到位：OTs的观点。

背景。随着人口迅速老龄化，确保老年人，特别是有认知障碍的老年人的安全和独立，是一项关键的公共卫生优先事项。职业治疗师（OTs）通过推荐辅助认知技术（ATCs）来支持这一人群发挥着至关重要的作用。然而，关于门诊医生如何选择ATCs，以及实施ATCs所涉及的康复策略，人们知之甚少。目的。本研究探讨了门诊医生对ATC处方的看法，重点关注(1)影响ATC建议的因素和(2)有效的康复策略。方法。我们进行了一项描述性定性研究，涉及三个焦点小组的15名以老年为重点的门诊医生。讨论通过三个步骤进行分析：编码、精炼和创建数据矩阵。发现。OT建议受到客户因素（如学习能力）、具体任务（如药物管理）和环境因素（如财政支持）的影响。OTs采用认知康复、实践模拟和护理人员协作策略来支持ATC整合。结论。了解门诊医生如何选择和应用ATCs，有助于优化其在老年护理中的应用，促进老年人更安全、独立的生活。

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Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy-Revue Canadienne D Ergotherapie REHABILITATION-

CiteScore

2.80

自引率

11.10%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy was first published in September 1933. Since that time, it has fostered advancement and growth in occupational therapy scholarship. The mission of the journal is to provide a forum for leading-edge occupational therapy scholarship that advances theory, practice, research, and policy. The vision is to be a high-quality scholarly journal that is at the forefront of the science of occupational therapy and a destination journal for the top scholars in the field, globally.