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Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2013
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Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2013

by Martin Anderson
April 2013
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
468 pages
13h 42m
English
Taylor & Francis
Content preview from Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2013
Younger older consumers of assistive technology products 375
important influence and gatekeeper, but their future role, particularly at the less
complex end of the product/service spectrum will diminish as the market place
changes and becomes more mainstream.
Fewpeople had purchased an electronicALT and even fewer telecare or telehealth
products (8%). The popularity and acceptance of this product group amongst
YOPs will grow faster than for any other ALT.
Consumer focus groups
Again participants revealed a lack of awareness of and information about ALTs.
SomeALT products were viewed as stigmatising and not meeting functional needs.
Additional worries related to quality and value for money.
A number of enablers to the purchase process were identified ...
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ISBN: 9781138000421