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SmartCards as Analogous Tools to Operate Tablet Computers for Elderly-A Feasibility Study.
Mueller, Stephanie M; Göttke-Krogmann, Bettina; Kortus, Julia; Wiechmann, Melanie; Weber, Michael; Mozek, Sarina; Mau, Wilfried; Golla, Andre; Huebner, Gundula.
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  • Mueller SM; Institute of Psychology, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Social Psychology, 06099 Halle (Saale), Germany.
  • Göttke-Krogmann B; Burg Giebichenstein, University of Art and Design Halle, Textile Design, 06108 Halle (Saale), Germany.
  • Kortus J; Institute of Psychology, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Social Psychology, 06099 Halle (Saale), Germany.
  • Wiechmann M; Burg Giebichenstein, University of Art and Design Halle, Textile Design, 06108 Halle (Saale), Germany.
  • Weber M; Institute of Psychology, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Social Psychology, 06099 Halle (Saale), Germany.
  • Mozek S; Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V., Landesverband Nord, 20097 Hamburg, Germany.
  • Mau W; Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V., Landesverband Nord, 20097 Hamburg, Germany.
  • Golla A; Medical Faculty, Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06099 Halle (Saale), Germany.
  • Huebner G; Medical Faculty, Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06099 Halle (Saale), Germany.
Healthcare (Basel) ; 9(9)2021 Sep 10.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34574972
BACKGROUND: Older adults sometimes shy away from using modern digital communication devices due to lacking experience and fear of failure. Within the present project, SmartCards were developed as analogous means to operate tablet computers for older adults with little previous computer experience. We investigated whether the SmartCards-Tablet-System would (a) increase use of digital communication and (b) affect loneliness, autonomy, cognitive ability and wellbeing of the users. METHODS: The suitability and acceptance of the system was evaluated during a three month trial period with seniors in retirement homes, seniors with home assistance care and a waiting control group. RESULTS: Acceptance, duration of use and frequency of use were high in both experimental groups. Cognitive ability significantly improved after three months' use in both experimental groups. Effects on loneliness, autonomy and wellbeing could not be observed. DISCUSSION: Our results indicate that seniors are very much able and curious to use modern digital devices if the interface and hardware are adjusted to their needs and capabilities without being stigmatizing. The use of modern communication services and the World Wide Web can promote contact of seniors with their (younger) relatives.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Healthcare (Basel) Año: 2021 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Alemania Pais de publicación: Suiza
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Healthcare (Basel) Año: 2021 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Alemania Pais de publicación: Suiza