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Promoting Information Communication Technology Adoption and Acceptance for Aging-in-Place: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Year: 2019

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: The prevailing digital divide along with barriers to information communication technology (ICT) adoption among older adults is well elucidated. To contribute evidence on ICT education, a 2-year randomized controlled trial verified the long-term effect of a novel individualized ICT training program for older adults in demographic cohorts who are known to underutilize ICT ( n = 42 in the training and n = 43 in a control group). Mixed-model repeated measures analysis of data was conducted from baseline and 6-month intervals ( df = 4, 1) post training. Older adults in the training group engaged in a wide range of leisure ( p = .03), health management ( p = .006), and instrumental activities of daily living ( p = .02) significantly more than those in the control group. They also reported significantly enhanced technology acceptance and sustained sense of independence in key ICT-based activities. The study supports the implementation of one-on-one ICT training programs to promote access and utilization of digital resources for aging-in-place.

Source: Journal of Applied Gerontology

DOI: 10.1177/0733464819891045

Author: Sajay Arthanat

Institution: University of New Hampshire

Language: English

Topic: Technology Use by Older Adults

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging