Using communication and visualization technologies with senior citizens to facilitate cultural access and self-improvement

Fernández, María Dolores Meneses; Hernández, Juana Dolores Santana; Martín-Gutiérrez, Jorge; Escuela, María Reyes Henríquez; Fino, Eulalia Rodríguez

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2016.10.001

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“…Because some of the infection control policies inadvertently caused a reduction in social engagement and physical activities, LTCFs should provide alternative ways to meet residents' social and mental health needs. Digital technologies can be introduced into residents' daily lives, giving alternative mechanisms for social interactions with family members and friends, and connections to the world outside (Meneses Fernández et al, 2017). However, people with dementia may not be able to recognize or communicate with others via a screen.…”

Section: Recommendations For Future Practicementioning

confidence: 99%

COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Rapid Review of Infection Correlates and Impacts on Mental Health and Behaviors

Yang

Rigsby

Zhu

et al. 2022

HERD

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Background: Long-term care facilities (LTCFs) with compact, group-living arrangements have become COVID-19 hot spots during the pandemic. Systematic research is needed to understand factors associated with COVID-19 infections in LTCFs and the inadvertent effects of preventive measures adopted by LTCFs. Objectives: This rapid review identifies factors associated with LTCF residents’ COVID-19 infections and the impacts of the pandemic and the corresponding preventive measures on residents’ mental health and behavioral problems. Methods: Following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines, we identified and reviewed relevant literature in Medline, PsycINFO, and AgeLine. Results: Thirty-seven articles were identified and reviewed, including 30 reporting factors associated with COVID-19 infections in LTCFs and seven reporting the impact of the pandemic and corresponding prevention measures on LTCF residents. Results revealed four domains of factors associated with COVID-19 infections: facility physical environments, resident characteristics, facility management and testing, and community factors. The pandemic and infection control measures increased residents’ depression, anxiety, loneliness, and behavioral problems (e.g., agitation, hallucinations). Residents without cognitive impairments were more vulnerable to these adverse effects. Conclusion and implications: LTCF managers/policymakers and healthcare designers can help mitigate COVID-19 infections by (1) providing additional resources to vulnerable LTCFs; (2) enhancing the training of personal protective equipment use and guideline compliance; and (3) investing in amenities, such as sinks, quarantine rooms, and outdoor spaces. Digital activities and accessible green spaces can mitigate mental health and behavior issues. Future LTCF design can benefit from flexible spaces, natural ventilation, and reducing crowding.

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Section: Recommendations For Future Practicementioning

confidence: 99%

COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Rapid Review of Infection Correlates and Impacts on Mental Health and Behaviors

Yang

Rigsby

Zhu

et al. 2022

HERD

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“…In light of this set of circumstances pertaining to the use of and dependence on technologies that rely on touch gestures, it should be noted that individuals living with disability run the risk of being sidelined and are at the risk of social exclusion. This would increase the digital divide and, consequently, social inequality [ 26 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Analysing Touchscreen Gestures: A Study Based on Individuals with Down Syndrome Centred on Design for All

Martín-Gutiérrez

Rio

2021

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There has been a conscious shift towards developing increasingly inclusive applications. However, despite this fact, most research has focused on supporting those with visual or hearing impairments and less attention has been paid to cognitive impairments. The purpose of this study is to analyse touch gestures used for touchscreens and identify which gestures are suitable for individuals living with Down syndrome (DS) or other forms of physical or cognitive impairments. With this information, app developers can satisfy Design for All (DfA) requirements by selecting adequate gestures from existing lists of gesture sets. Twenty touch gestures were defined for this study and a sample group containing eighteen individuals with Down syndrome was used. A tool was developed to measure the performance of touch gestures and participants were asked to perform simple tasks that involved the repeated use of these twenty gestures. Three variables are analysed to establish whether they influence the success rates or completion times of gestures, as they could have a collateral effect on the skill with which gestures are performed. These variables are Gender, Type of Down syndrome, and Socioeconomic Status. Analysis reveals that significant difference is present when a pairwise comparison is performed, meaning individuals with DS cannot perform all gestures with the same ease. The variables Gender and Socioeconomic Status do not influence success rates or completion times, but Type of DS does.

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“…However, the internet is rarely used for work purposes among older adults, as the primary motivations for using social networks usually involve social bonding, bridging, curiosity and responding to family members requests (19) . In addition, a study revealed that older adults use Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to find information and because of the need and desire to communicate with others and to be entertained (20) . This result was confirmed in this study, as the main activities of the older adults on the internet were reading, listening to music, playing games, watching videos and photos; talking to people; meeting new people and/or seeking a romantic relationship; research and study; and accessing social networks.…”

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Digital inclusion and Internet use among older adults in Brazil: a cross-sectional study

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Objectives: To describe the profile of Brazilian older adults who use the Internet, the means of Internet access and the purpose of Internet use and to verify the existence of association between socio-demographic variables and variables related to Internet use. Method: Cross-sectional study with Brazilian older adults who used the social networks Facebook and WhatsApp. Descriptive, univariate, and bivariate analysis were conducted. Results: 384 older adults participated in the study, mostly women (52.08%), with a mean age of 64.6 years old and who used the Internet to address health concerns (65.36%). The main activities on the internet were reading, listening to music, playing games, watching videos and photos (37.30%). The main benefits pointed out were interaction (74.5%), learning (19.2%) and entertainment (19.25%). There were statistically significant differences between time spent online and the variables gender, age, and civil status. Conclusion: This study showed characteristics of older adults who use the Internet and revealed the possibility of using digital technologies to optimize health care for this population.

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Using communication and visualization technologies with senior citizens to facilitate cultural access and self-improvement

Cited by 28 publications

References 45 publications

COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Rapid Review of Infection Correlates and Impacts on Mental Health and Behaviors

COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Rapid Review of Infection Correlates and Impacts on Mental Health and Behaviors

Analysing Touchscreen Gestures: A Study Based on Individuals with Down Syndrome Centred on Design for All

Digital inclusion and Internet use among older adults in Brazil: a cross-sectional study

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