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CATCH-ON Connect: a tablet intervention to address social isolation and loneliness
Siqi Wang1, Steven Reaves1, Michelle Newman1
1Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
Abstract:
Technology can aid in alleviating social isolation and loneliness among older adults, however some older adults lack the knowledge and necessary skills to use the technology.
Objectives:
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of CATCH-ON Connect, a cellular enabled tablet technical assistance program, on social isolation and loneliness among older adults.
Methods:
This is a single-group pre-post program evaluation of the CATCH-ON Connect program.
Results:
While there was no statistically significant change in social isolation, older adult participants reported significantly lower levels of loneliness following intervention.
Conclusion:
This project demonstrates that tablet programs with technical assistance may benefit older adults. Further investigation is warranted to determine the impact of the internet access itself, the technical assistance, or both.
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