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This research aims to understand how assistive technology impacts older adults with multiple sclerosis regarding their everyday activities.

March 28, 2026

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

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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

Abstract

Older adults with MS living in Ontario, Canada use a range of AT to participate in self-care, productivity, and leisure activities. Findings related to frustration demonstrate a need to improve the AT acquisition processes for promoting ageing-in-place for older adults with MS.

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

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