The experience of assistive technology use amongst older adults with multiple sclerosis depends on their device and environment

Key Points

• This research aims to understand how assistive technology impacts older adults with multiple sclerosis regarding their everyday activities.
• Qualitative interviews with older adults using assistive technology
• Focus on experiences related to self-care, productivity, and leisure
• Analysis of environmental factors influencing usage
• Participants identified a variety of assistive technology devices
• Frustration pointed to challenges in acquiring appropriate devices
• Improvement needed in the support processes for device acquisition