Factors associated with use of assistive walking devices among older adults in Brazil

• Main Authors: Flavia Cristina Drumond Andrade (Author), Nessa Steinberg (Author), Shondra L. Clay (Author), Reginald Alston (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Instituto de Estudos em Saúde Coletiva da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Walking devices and other forms of assistive technology (AT) can benefit older adults by supporting mobility and social interactions, but usage outside of high-income countries is generally low. Objective To examine the factors associated with AT use and whether AT use is associa...