Use of Information and Communication Technologies Among Older People With and Without Frailty: A Population-Based Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Use of information and communication technologies (ICT) among seniors is increasing; however, studies on the use of ICT by seniors at the highest risk of health impairment are lacking. Frail and prefrail seniors are a group that would likely benefit from preventive nutrition and exercise interventions, both of which can take advantage of ICT.

Objective

The objective of the study was to quantify the differences in ICT use, attitudes, and reasons for nonuse among physically frail, prefrail, and nonfrail home-dwelling seniors.

Methods

This was a population-based questionnaire study on people aged 65-98 years living in Northern Finland. A total of 794 eligible individuals responded out of a contacted random sample of 1500.

Results

In this study, 29.8% (2

SUBMITTER: Keranen NS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5331186 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature