A Home-Based Information Communication Technology Training for Older Adults: Effectiveness, Value, and Perspectives

2016 ◽  
Vol 70 (4_Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 7011520291p1
Author(s):  
Sajay Arthanat ◽  
Kerryellen Vroman
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Technology Training ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Home Based

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

2019 ◽  
pp. 073346481989104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sajay Arthanat
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Aging In Place ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Ict Training

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.

scholarly journals Grandparents - Grandchildren Relationship in Iran, 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 296-303
Author(s):  
Yadollah Abolfathi Momtaz ◽  
Mahboube Mahdi Vidouje ◽  
Mahshid Foroughan ◽  
Robab Sahaf ◽  
Reza Laripour
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: With the continuing growth of aged populations, it is imperative to find ways to maintain and improve the quality of life in old age. It has been documented that grandparents-grandchildren relationship is significantly contributed to quality of life of older adults. This study was conducted to identify the status and associated factors of grandparents-grandchildren relationship in a sample of Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 377 community dwelling older adults 60 years and over living in Kashan, Iran. A multistage proportional random sampling technique was applied to obtain the sample. The grandparent -grandchildren relationship was measured by a researcher-developed 16-item scale. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 23 and AMOS 23. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 70.42(SD = 8.20) years. About 62% of the respondents were female and 60.7% were married. The average score of grandparents-grandchild relationship was 67.60(SD = 12.47). The multiple linear regression analysis revealed a significant model (F (11, 365) = 19.05, P < 0.001), where information communication technology of grandparents, geographical distance between grandparents and grandchildren, and the quality of relationship between grandparents and parents of grandchildren were the most important predictors of the grandparents-grandchildren relationship. Conclusion: The findings from the current study showed that status of grandparents-grandchildren relationship is moderate to high and influenced by some factors. It is, therefore, suggested that policymakers pay more attention to strengthening grandparent-grandchild relationship by providing educational programs for families and encouraging the elderly to learn and use information communication technology.

scholarly journals Adoption and Handling Information Communication Technology as Instrumental Activities of Daily Living for Aging-in-Place in Chinese Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank HY Lai ◽  
Angela Yuk-chung Tong ◽  
Elaine Wai-hung Yan ◽  
Ada Wai-tung Fung ◽  
Kathy Ka-ying Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Aging In Place ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Community Living ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Instrumental Activities ◽  
Home Living

Abstract (Background) The use of information communication technology and smartphone application are crucial to individuals’ functional independence of community living. Previous studies did not reveal how older adults’ in applying the information communication technology will affect their aging-in-place in our contemporary community. (Methods) This study aimed at developing the psychometric properties of the instrument named Advanced Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (AIADL), and to explore the adoption and handling information communication technology in instrumental activities of daily living for aging-in-place of older adults. 100 home-living participants who are functionally and socially independent, 100 hostel-living participants who are functionally independent but need social assistance, and 100 care-and-attention home living participants who need environment support and assistance in daily functioning were recruited for this study. (Results) AIADL showed good test-retest reliability and good-to-excellent internal consistency. Exploratory factor analysis revealed a two-factor structure with “home living and management” and “community living”. Validity analysis with the known-groups method showed a high overall accuracy of prediction of individuals’ capability of independent living in the community. (Conclusions) AIADL is a valid and reliable instrument to assess older adults’ ability in handling contemporary instrumental activities in their daily life. This instrument can serve as a reference in measuring individuals’ ability of aging-in-place.

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