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A Study on Health-Promoting Effects of Assistive Technology.

Hua Jiang¹, Minlu Zhou¹, Liquan Dong²

¹Capital University of Economics and Business, Beijing, China.

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Assistive technology (AT) significantly improves daily living by reducing severe impairments in basic activities and minimizing limitations in instrumental activities. These health benefits vary between urban and rural populations, highlighting the need for enhanced AT accessibility.

Keywords:

activities of daily living assistive technology health promotion modern medical model

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Rehabilitation Science
Health Technology

Background:

Assistive Technology (AT) plays a vital role in enhancing health and well-being.
A holistic health perspective is crucial for understanding the impact of AT.
Data from the World Health Organization's (WHO) rapid Assistive Technology Assessment (rATA) survey in China provides valuable insights.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the health-promoting effects of assistive technology (AT) from a holistic health perspective.
To analyze the impact of AT on basic activities of daily living (BADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).

Main Methods:

Utilized data from the 2021 World Health Organization (WHO) rapid Assistive Technology Assessment (rATA) survey in China.
Employed generalized ordered logit regression to analyze the relationship between AT and functional abilities.

Main Results:

Assistive technology (AT) significantly reduces severe impairment in basic activities of daily living (BADL).
AT facilitates minimal impairment in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), contributing to overall health promotion.
The impact of AT on BADL and IADL shows similarities across age groups but differences between urban and rural residents.

Conclusions:

Assistive technology (AT) is essential not only for basic survival but also for promoting overall health and well-being.
Addressing disparities in AT access between urban and rural populations is critical.
Enhancing the AT supply system is necessary to improve social well-being for all individuals.