Technology and Quality of Life of Older People in Times of COVID: A Qualitative Study on Their Changed Digital Profile
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Resumo: | Abstract: The situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic brought negative consequences such as social isolation, limited access to routine health and social care services, and lack of self-esteem, especially for older people. In this context, technology took on an important role as the main means of communication and service delivery. The main objective of this study is to analyze the situation of the elderly and their access to technological resources in the time of COVID-19. Based on a qualitative methodology, 58 semi-structured interviews were conducted with people between 65 and 90 years old in Portugal. The results reveal specific difficulties in the use of this type of digital devices and a change in the digital use profile of this age group, characterized by more frequent use of digital devices such as smartphones, the incorporation of certain services such as video calls, and uses associated with communication and entertainment. This study shows that attitudes toward technology among the elderly should be studied further, and these results should be considered to develop and implement training programs specially designed for this age group in order to contribute to their well-being and quality of life. |
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Technology and Quality of Life of Older People in Times of COVID: A Qualitative Study on Their Changed Digital Profileelderlytechnologydigital profilequality of lifeCOVID-19semi-structured interviewPortugalAbstract: The situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic brought negative consequences such as social isolation, limited access to routine health and social care services, and lack of self-esteem, especially for older people. In this context, technology took on an important role as the main means of communication and service delivery. The main objective of this study is to analyze the situation of the elderly and their access to technological resources in the time of COVID-19. Based on a qualitative methodology, 58 semi-structured interviews were conducted with people between 65 and 90 years old in Portugal. The results reveal specific difficulties in the use of this type of digital devices and a change in the digital use profile of this age group, characterized by more frequent use of digital devices such as smartphones, the incorporation of certain services such as video calls, and uses associated with communication and entertainment. This study shows that attitudes toward technology among the elderly should be studied further, and these results should be considered to develop and implement training programs specially designed for this age group in order to contribute to their well-being and quality of life.Repositório Científico do Instituto Politécnico de ViseuMurciano-Hueso, AliciaMartín-García, Antonio-VíctorCardoso, Ana Paula2022-11-18T10:29:51Z2022-08-222022-11-17T16:26:22Z2022-08-22T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.19/7403engMurciano-Hueso, A.; Martín-García, A.-V.; Cardoso, A.P. Technology and Quality of Life of Older People in Times of COVID: A Qualitative Study on Their Changed Digital Profile. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 10459. https:// doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191610459cv-prod-308149610.3390/ijerph191610459info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-01-16T15:29:34Zoai:repositorio.ipv.pt:10400.19/7403Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T16:45:08.871276Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Technology and Quality of Life of Older People in Times of COVID: A Qualitative Study on Their Changed Digital Profile |
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Technology and Quality of Life of Older People in Times of COVID: A Qualitative Study on Their Changed Digital Profile |
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Technology and Quality of Life of Older People in Times of COVID: A Qualitative Study on Their Changed Digital Profile Murciano-Hueso, Alicia elderly technology digital profile quality of life COVID-19 semi-structured interview Portugal |
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Technology and Quality of Life of Older People in Times of COVID: A Qualitative Study on Their Changed Digital Profile |
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Technology and Quality of Life of Older People in Times of COVID: A Qualitative Study on Their Changed Digital Profile |
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Technology and Quality of Life of Older People in Times of COVID: A Qualitative Study on Their Changed Digital Profile |
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Technology and Quality of Life of Older People in Times of COVID: A Qualitative Study on Their Changed Digital Profile |
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Technology and Quality of Life of Older People in Times of COVID: A Qualitative Study on Their Changed Digital Profile |
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Murciano-Hueso, Alicia |
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Murciano-Hueso, Alicia Martín-García, Antonio-Víctor Cardoso, Ana Paula |
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Martín-García, Antonio-Víctor Cardoso, Ana Paula |
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Repositório Científico do Instituto Politécnico de Viseu |
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Murciano-Hueso, Alicia Martín-García, Antonio-Víctor Cardoso, Ana Paula |
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elderly technology digital profile quality of life COVID-19 semi-structured interview Portugal |
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elderly technology digital profile quality of life COVID-19 semi-structured interview Portugal |
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Abstract: The situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic brought negative consequences such as social isolation, limited access to routine health and social care services, and lack of self-esteem, especially for older people. In this context, technology took on an important role as the main means of communication and service delivery. The main objective of this study is to analyze the situation of the elderly and their access to technological resources in the time of COVID-19. Based on a qualitative methodology, 58 semi-structured interviews were conducted with people between 65 and 90 years old in Portugal. The results reveal specific difficulties in the use of this type of digital devices and a change in the digital use profile of this age group, characterized by more frequent use of digital devices such as smartphones, the incorporation of certain services such as video calls, and uses associated with communication and entertainment. This study shows that attitudes toward technology among the elderly should be studied further, and these results should be considered to develop and implement training programs specially designed for this age group in order to contribute to their well-being and quality of life. |
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Murciano-Hueso, A.; Martín-García, A.-V.; Cardoso, A.P. Technology and Quality of Life of Older People in Times of COVID: A Qualitative Study on Their Changed Digital Profile. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 10459. https:// doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191610459 cv-prod-3081496 10.3390/ijerph191610459 |
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