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Cognition, interaction and ageing: an Internet workshops exploratory study.

André Xavier1, Márcia Sales, Luiz Ramos

  • 1Health Informatics Department, Escola Paulista de Medicina, São Paulo, Brasil.

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|March 8, 2005
PubMed
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This study utilized internet workshops to promote digital inclusion and cognitive rehabilitation for seniors, aiming to minimize age-related deficiencies and support healthy longevity.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology and Geriatrics
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Informatics and Accessibility

Background:

  • Global population aging presents significant economic and social inequalities for older adults.
  • Elderly individuals are more susceptible to physical and cognitive deficiencies.
  • Geriatrics aims to promote healthy longevity, addressing age-related health challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To promote digital inclusion among senior citizens.
  • To develop a methodology for virtual cognitive rehabilitation.
  • To minimize physical and cognitive deficiencies in the elderly population.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted internet workshops with retired senior participants.
  • Integrated principles of Human-Computer Interaction, informatics, and accessibility.

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  • Focused on interdisciplinary and functional knowledge application.

    • Main Results:

    • Facilitated engagement of senior persons through technology.
    • Provided a platform for virtual cognitive rehabilitation.
    • Addressed digital divide issues for an aging population.

    Conclusions:

    • Internet workshops can be effective tools for digital inclusion and cognitive support in seniors.
    • Interdisciplinary approaches combining gerontology, HCI, and informatics are crucial for elder digital empowerment.
    • This research offers a novel methodology for virtual cognitive rehabilitation, promoting healthy aging.