Exploring older adult needs and preferences for technology-assisted group music-making. A qualitative analysis of data collected during the participatory user-centred design process.
Engagement with arts, recreation and leisure is highly valued by older adults, with positive links to their continued wellbeing. Despite an availability of new music technology, these devices are rarely designed with older adults in mind. This project explores the needs and preferences of older adul...
| Publicado en: | Disability & Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology Vol. 19; no. 5; pp. 1935 - 1945 |
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| Formato: | pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jul2024
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