Elsa M Orellano-Colón1, Frances M Morales1, Zahira Sotelo1, Nilkenid Picado1, Edgardo J Castro1, Mayra Torres2, Marta Rivero3, Nelson Varas4, Jeffrey Jutai5. 1. University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, School of Health Professions, San Juan, Puerto Rico. 2. University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Assistive Technology Program, San Juan, Puerto Rico. 3. University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, School of Nursing, San Juan, Puerto Rico. 4. University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, Graduate School of Social Work, San Juan, Puerto Rico. 5. University of Ottawa, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ottawa, Canada.
Abstract
AIM: To explore the use ofthe Ecological Validity Model as a guiding framework in the provision of a culturally-sensitive assistive technology (AT) intervention for community older people. METHODS: Twenty-seven Hispanic adultsaged 70 years and older, and four individuals with expertisein AT participated in a concurrent nested mixed method study where the quantitative method (content validity ratio exercise) was embedded in the dominant qualitative method (focus groups). RESULTS: Findings informedthe development of the Assistive Technology Life Enhancement Program (ATLEP); an intervention consisting of seven modules addressing AT devices with culturally sensitive elements. CONCLUSIONS: The Ecological Validity Model, as well as, the input from older adults were both effective methodological strategies in tailoring the ATLEP intervention to the needs and circumstances of community-living older people living in Puerto Rico.
AIM: To explore the use ofthe Ecological Validity Model as a guiding framework in the provision of a culturally-sensitive assistive technology (AT) intervention for community older people. METHODS: Twenty-seven Hispanic adultsaged 70 years and older, and four individuals with expertisein AT participated in a concurrent nested mixed method study where the quantitative method (content validity ratio exercise) was embedded in the dominant qualitative method (focus groups). RESULTS: Findings informedthe development of the Assistive Technology Life Enhancement Program (ATLEP); an intervention consisting of seven modules addressing AT devices with culturally sensitive elements. CONCLUSIONS: The Ecological Validity Model, as well as, the input from older adults were both effective methodological strategies in tailoring the ATLEP intervention to the needs and circumstances of community-living older people living in Puerto Rico.
Authors: Melba Sánchez-Ayéndez; Carlos A Cabán; Leticia Fernández; Walter Rosich; Ana L Dávila; María Celeste Larriuz; Johan Hernández; Alberto García Guruxarri; Alberto Palloni Journal: P R Health Sci J Date: 2003-12 Impact factor: 0.705