January 10, 2023Open Access

The impact of assistive living technology on perceived independence of people with a physical disability in executing daily activities: a systematic literature review

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ALT appears to impact perceived independence in many ways, exceeding merely the executional aspect of independence. Existing research is limited and quite one-sided. More large-scale studies are needed in order to inform care organisations how to implement ALT, especially considering societal developments and challenges impacting long-term care.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69dff5fcb28b234044e9c07a https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2022.2162614

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