A literature review study of information and communication technology as a support for frail older people living at home and their family carers.

This literature review study focused on the use of information and communication technology (ICT) as a support for frail older people living at home and their family carers. A number of international ageing studies have examined older people's attitudes towards new technology and the effects of trai...

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Publicado en:Technology & Disability Vol. 16; no. 4; pp. 223 - 236
Autores principales: Magnusson L, Hanson E, Borg M
Formato: review Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. 2004
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          Magnusson L
          Hanson E
          Borg M
        affil: University College of Borås, Allégatan 1, S-50 190 Borås, Sweden; lennart.magnusson@hb.se
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          Frail Elderly
          Assistive Technology Devices
          Telehealth
          Sensory Aids
          Communication
          Consumer Attitudes
          Information Services
          Caregivers
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