Stroke survivors' experiences of computer use at home.
Using computers can lead to increased independence and an improved social network for stroke survivors. However, little is known about how and why stroke survivors are using computers at home and the barriers they encounter. The objective of this study was to gain an understanding about the experien...
| Publicado en: | Technology & Disability Vol. 19; no. 4; pp. 179 - 189 |
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| Formato: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2007
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