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. 2005:2005:1078.

Developing computer skills and competencies in seniors

Jenia Pevzner  1 , David R Kaufmann, Charlyn Hilliman, Steven Shea, Ruth S Weinstock, Justin Starren
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Developing computer skills and competencies in seniors

Jenia Pevzner et al. AMIA Annu Symp Proc. 2005.

Abstract

We developed a training protocol for elderly participants of a home telemedicine study, grounded in prior usability research. The training aimed to reduce barriers in developing system mastery. Our findings are indicative of both the promises and challenges involved in bridging the digital divide. Sixteen participants of a diabetes study were trained to use the computer applications.

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    1. Kaufman DR, Patel VL, Hilliman, et al. Usability in the real world: Assessing medical information technologies in patients’ homes. Journal of Biomedical Informatics. 2003;36:45–60. - PubMed

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