Computer use by older adults: A multi-disciplinary review

Wagner, Nicole L.; Hassanein, Khaled; Head, Milena

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2010.03.029

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“…Several factors related to higher prevalence of functional independence are also associated with higher prevalence of computer use -such as being younger, being married, having a higher educational level, better financial conditions, good cognitive capacity, and low morbidity. 25 Furthermore, older adults enjoying a better social well-being could have higher cognitive capacity or interest to use the internet as a means of communication. For example, a study 26 displayed that older adults with higher social connectivity and support, as well as positive attitudes concerning ageing, had a lower dropout rate in a internet training program.…”

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Inclusão digital e capacidade funcional de idosos residentes em Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil (EpiFloripa 2009-2010)

Medeiros

Xavier

Schneider

et al. 2012

Rev. bras. epidemiol.

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Objective: To study the relationship between digital inclusion, represented by the exchange of online messages, and functional capacity of older adults living in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Methods: Data were from EpiFloripa Idoso, a cross-sectional household-based survey conducted between 2009 and 2010 with older adults (60+ years). Functional capacity was represented by the inability / difficulty to perform basic / instrumental activities of daily living, and formed the outcome variable called functional dependence. The main independent variable was self-reported ability to send and receive online messages using the computer. Prevalence ratios (PR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) were estimated with multivariable Poisson regression models. Results: The sample consisted of 1,656 older adults between 60 and 102 years old with a mean age of 70.39 years (SD = 7.79). Older adults who could send and receive online messages without difficulty demonstrated a significant lower prevalence of moderate / severe functional dependence (PR = 0.61; 95%CI: 0.40 -0.94) after adjustment for demographic, socioeconomic, health and behavioral factors. Conclusions: The exchange of online messages has a strong association with functional independence. The causality of this association cannot be determined. Studies support the hypothesis that the exchange of online messages and functional independence have a bidirectional, additive and synergistic association. Longitudinal studies could elucidate the mechanisms involved in this association, in order to support digital inclusion policies for older adults, and to identify the profile of older adults who would benefit the most from digital inclusion.

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Inclusão digital e capacidade funcional de idosos residentes em Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil (EpiFloripa 2009-2010)

Medeiros

Xavier

Schneider

et al. 2012

Rev. bras. epidemiol.

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“…Entre estas posibles causas figuran el diseño de pantalla, la complejidad de las herramientas, falta de formación, dificultades con los dispositivos de entrada, entre otras (Czaja et al, 2006;Wagner et al, 2010). Otros, sin embargo, las sitúan en aspectos intrínsecos de las propias personas mayores (falta de interés; escasa motivación; baja autoeficacia hacia su uso; problemas motores, sensoriales y cognitivos; miedo; ansiedad; falsas creencias; etc.)…”

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Internet en Mayores (INMA)

Prieto¹,

Sánchez²

2016

Revista INFAD de Psicología

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RESUMENSe presenta la encuesta online Internet en Mayores (INMA) diseñada para obtener información en relación al uso y dificultades en el acceso y manejo de internet en personas mayores, así como su relación con diferentes variables psicosociales. La encuesta consta de 14 escalas a través de las cuales se pretende analizar la información que poseen los adultos mayores sobre internet; el uso; la formación recibida; la frecuencia y lugar de utilización; finalidad con la que utilizan las diferentes herramientas de internet; así como las barreras de accesibilidad y usabilidad halladas y los beneficios percibidos derivados del uso de internet. Junto a ello, se incluyen cinco escalas sobre autoeficacia en el envejecimiento activo; inteligencia emocional; motivación general; dimensión social general y afrontamiento, que aportarán la información necesaria para estudiar las ya citadas relaciones. La encuesta INMA ha sido diseñada para ser cumplimentada por personas mayores de 55 años. La aplicación de la encuesta se llevará a cabo de manera online. Esta encuesta puede aportar información relevante para el diseño de programas y pautas de ayuda basadas científicamente.Palabras clave: internet; personas mayores; competencias psicosociales; encuesta ABSTRACTWe present the online survey Internet at Seniors (INMA). This survey is designed to obtain information regarding the use and difficulties in internet access and management internet in older people, and their relationship with different psychosocial variables. The survey consists of 14 scales with which we want to analyze information that older people have about internet; knowledge; use; the training received; the frequency and location of use; purpose for using the different tools; and the barriers of accessibility and usability found and perceived benefits of using the Internet. In addition, we include a scale of self-efficacy in active aging; emotional intelligence; general motivation; general social dimension and coping. These scales give us information about the relationships between use of Internet and psychosocial variables. The INMA survey was designed to be completed by persons over 55 years. The implementation of the survey will be conducted online. This sur-

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“…As introductorily outlined, research on older adults' health IT behavior is scarce [14,15,16,17,18] and is either descriptive in nature [e.g., 11,12,13] or targeted at predicting intentions to use specific health-related systems [19,20,21,22,23]. This study, thus, makes the following important contributions to research.…”

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“…However, research addressing this important issue is scarce as literature reviews at the intersection of older adults and health IT use point out [14,15,16,17,18]. Most of todays' available studies are directed towards predicting seniors' intentions to use specific health-related systems, such as telehealth and remote patient monitoring systems [19,20], mobile health services [21], or other specific patient systems [22,23].…”

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confidence: 99%