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1Department of Geriatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University Hospital, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to investigate everyday technology use in the homes of 86-year-old individuals in Sweden regarding usage, benefits or perceived problems and to study their perception of technical development and its influence on everyday life.
Method:
The design was both quantitative and qualitative. An interview was conducted during a home visit by an occupational therapist, using a questionnaire with items that included demographics and everyday technology. In addition, a qualitative section was performed, based on an interview guide. A total of 274 people participated.
Results:
The results indicate that watching TV was important for almost all 86-year-old individuals. This medium, combined with reading newspapers, was important for obtaining news. The most common problems in the use of everyday technology were related to visual or hearing impairments or operating difficulties. References to the Internet for further information were perceived as problematic for individuals without access to a computer. Another difficulty was automated telephone services. Cognitive deficits impeded everyday technology use and increased perceived problems.
Conclusions:
Access to information and services is important for being able to be an active participant in society. Everyday technology is an area that should be addressed by occupational therapists to facilitate everyday life.
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