Research & Data
The numbers behind the assessments. We compile and verify data regarding abandonment rates, efficacy, and clinical outcomes.
Key Findings (2023-2024)
| Metric / Finding | Context | Source Type |
|---|---|---|
| 43% Abandonment Rate | Assistive tech devices abandoned within 1 year of prescription, usually due to poor UX or stigma. | Longitudinal Study (NIH) |
| 27% False Negative in Wearables | Standard pendant fall detectors fail to register "slow" falls (sliding off a chair). | Clinical Trial |
| < 10% Transfer Effect | Most commercial "brain games" fail to show improvement in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). | Meta-Analysis |
The "Tech-Wash" Warning
Be wary of internal vendor studies claiming "99% satisfaction." Efficacy must be measured in adverse events prevented, not app store ratings.