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| A randomized controlled trial of the psychosocial impact of providing internet training and access to older adults | | Author(s) | H White, E McConnell, E Clipp |
| Journal title | Aging & Mental Health, vol 6, no 3, August 2002 |
| Pages | pp 213-221 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Information services ; Information technology ; Adult Education ; Quality of life ; Well being ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | The Internet may provide new opportunities for communication that can help older people to avoid social isolation. In a 5-month study, 100 volunteers from four congregate housing (i.e. sheltered housing) sites and two nursing facilities were randomly assigned to receive Internet training or to a waiting list control group. Participants received 9 hours of small group training in 6 sessions over 2 weeks. Computers were available for continued use over 5 months, with a trainer available 2 hours a week for questions. At the end of the trial, 60% of the intervention group continued to use the Internet on a weekly basis. Although there was a trend towards decreased loneliness and depression in intervention subjects compared to controls, there were no statistically significant changes from baseline to the end of the trial between groups. The study also notes a more positive attitude towards computers by those who were not regular users of the technology. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-020919206 A |
| Classmark | UV: UVB: GP: F:59: D:F:5HH: 7T |
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