ArticleJMIR aging2020
Impact of the AGE-ON Tablet Training Program on Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Attitudes Toward Technology in Older Adults: Single-Group Pre-Post Study.
Article in JMIR aging, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03472729 (AGE-ON 2.0), which is not on this map. Cited by 15 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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AGE-ON 2.0: Expanding and Evaluating a Tablet Training Program for Older Adults
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 29 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Gluu Essentials Digital Skills Training for Middle-Aged and Older Adults That Makes Skills Stick: Results of a Pre-Post Intervention Study.JMIR aging · 2023Article
- Social connections and participation among people with mild cognitive impairment: barriers and recommendations.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2023Article
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- Telehealth Use Among Older Adults During COVID-19: Associations With Sociodemographic and Health Characteristics, Technology Device Ownership, and Technology Learning.Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society · 2022Article
- Do older adults benefit from telepsychiatric care: Comparison to younger adults.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Article
- The Effects of Technological Interventions on Social Participation of Community-Dwelling Older Adults with and without Dementia: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Review
- The experience of older adults living with multimorbidity during the COVID-19 pandemic: A phenomenological study.Journal of multimorbidity and comorbidityArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThe internet and technology can help older adults connect with family and friends. However, many older adults face obstacles to internet and technology use, such as lack of knowledge or self-efficacy.
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to explore the impact of the AGE-ON tablet training program on social isolation, loneliness, and quality of life.
methodsAdults aged >60 years took part in a series of 6 weekly workshops covering the basic features of a tablet. Before and after the program, social isolation, loneliness, social support, and quality of life were assessed. In addition, data on current tablet use and attitudes toward technology use were collected. Satisfaction with the program was also assessed at the end of the study using 6 Likert scale questions.
resultsThe participants (N=32; mean age 76.3, SD 8.6 years) were predominantly female (n=20, 63%) and retired (n=30, 94%). The participants reported that they were highly satisfied with the program. After completing the program, no differences in social isolation, loneliness, social support, or quality of life were found. Frequency of tablet use increased and the attitudes of the participants toward technology improved.
conclusionsThe AGE-ON program resulted in increased tablet use frequency and may improve comfort and attitudes toward tablet use among older adults. This program may assist older adults in overcoming obstacles to internet and technology use to better connect with family and friends; however, further work targeting older adults who are socially isolated or at risk of social isolation is needed to more fully understand whether tablet training programs are beneficial in this population.
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT03472729; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03472729.
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