Computer and Internet use in physically frail elders.
A study was designed to investigate the feasibility of computer-based communication to monitor self-care needs of older persons with disabilities. As a preliminary measure, tracking software was used to observe patterns of computer and Internet use. This case study report of 5 physically frail elder...
| Publicado en: | Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics Vol. 19; no. 3; pp. 15 - 33 |
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| Autores principales: | , , , , , |
| Formato: | case study research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
2001
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