International experience of assistive technology service for the elderly in primary care and its inspiration
10.3760/cma.j.cn114798-20240118-00039
- VernacularTitle:国外基层老年人辅助技术服务开展现状及对我国的启示
- Author:
Zhengwen FENG
1
;
Yongqiang HU
;
Chenli ZHU
;
Haijin LI
;
Hui LI
;
Juan DU
Author Information
1. 首都医科大学全科医学与继续教育学院，北京100069
- Keywords:
Aged;
Assistive technology;
Assistive device;
Primary health care
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners
2024;23(7):752-757
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
With the population ageing, the number of elderly with noncommunicable diseases and functional disabilities is increasing. The assistive technology can improve the ability of older adults for daily living activities and reduce dependence on caregivers to facilitate home-based care for the elderly. However, the provision of assistive technology service in China is still in the early stage and lacks implementable model. This article introduces international experiences on the delivery of assistive technology service, and discusses the status quo and problems of assistive technology service in China, to provide insights for promoting assistive technology service in the primary health care.
