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Homebound older adults' experiences with the Internet and e-mail.

E S Nahm1, B Resnick

  • 1University of Maryland School of Nursing, 655 W Lombard St, Suite 375, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. enahm@umaryland.edu

Computers in Nursing
|January 5, 2002
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Homebound older adults overcame challenges to learn the Internet and e-mail. These technologies significantly improved their quality of life by providing support and enjoyment.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Digital Inclusion

Background:

  • Homebound older adults often face social isolation and reduced quality of life.
  • Access to and adoption of digital technologies like the Internet and e-mail can mitigate these issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the lived experiences of homebound older adults using the Internet and e-mail.
  • To understand the challenges and benefits associated with digital technology adoption in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Dutch phenomenological approach.
  • In-depth interviews with 5 homebound older adults (twice per participant).
  • Thematic analysis of interview data.

Main Results:

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  • 10 shared themes emerged regarding Internet and e-mail use.
  • Participants encountered initial difficulties learning these technologies.
  • Overcoming challenges required continuous practice and external support.
  • Internet and e-mail became valuable sources of support and enjoyment.

Conclusions:

  • Despite initial barriers, homebound older adults can successfully adopt Internet and e-mail.
  • Digital inclusion for this demographic leads to enhanced quality of life.
  • Further research should explore scalable support models for digital literacy among homebound seniors.