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Table 2 Use of HBT devices (n = 160)

From: The contribution of home-based technology to older people's quality of life in extra care housing

Device

Frequency of Use

 

Everyday

2-3 times a week

Once a week

Once a month

<once a month

Never

Not applicable

Not Known

Electric kettles

140(87%)

2(1%)

1(1%)

0

1(1%)

12(7%)

3(2%)

1(1%)

Lifts

95(60%)

15(9%)

15(9%)

6(4%)

5(3%)

22(14%)

0

2(1%)

Microwaves

66(41%)

34(21%)

7(4%)

3(2%)

6(4%)

24(15%)

19(12%)

1(1%)

Toasters

55(35%)

52(32%)

8(5%)

5(3%)

7(4%)

22(14%)

10(6%)

1(1%)

Electric hobs

33(21%)

31(19%)

17(10%)

10(6%)

11(7%)

38(24%)

19(12%)

1(1%)

Electric ovens

21(13%)

32(20%)

12(7%)

6(4%)

20(12%)

46(29%)

22(14%)

1(1%)

Personal computers (flat)

21(13%)

8(5%)

1(1%)

0

5(3%)

5(3%)

119(74%)

1(1%)

Emergency call systems

10 (6%)

6(4%)

7(4%)

12(8%)

69(43%)

52(33%)

2(1%)

2(1%)

Washing machines (laundry)

7(4%)

14(9%)

13(8%)

11%)

3(2%)

103(64%)

18(11%)

1(1%)

Washing machines (flat)

5(3%)

21(13%)

9(6%)

3(2%)

5(3%)

14 (9%)

102(63%)

1(1%)

Closed- Circuit Televisions

4 (2%)

3 (2%)

3 (2%)

2 (1%)

8 (5%)

48(31%)

90(56%)

2(1%)

Personal computers (scheme)

3(2%)

1(1%)

3(2%)

0

13(8%)

58(36%)

80(50%)

2(1%)

Electronic window openers

1(1%)

1(1%)

0

1(1%)

1(1%)

5 (3%)

149 (93%)

2(1%)

Assisted- bathing facilities

1(1%)

7(4%)

10(6%)

1(1%)

19(12%)

82(51%)

38(24%)

2(1%)

Property exit sensors

0

0

0

0

0

0

158(99%)

2(1%)

Automatic temperature thermostats

0

0

0

0

0

4(2%)

152(96%)

4(2%)

Telehealth facilities

0

0

0

0

0

3(2%)

155(97%)

2(1%)