Barriers to digital inclusion: the impact of educational level, help-related needs, and internet usage difficulties among people aged 65 to 75 with visual impairment in Sweden.
AbstractPurposeMaterial and methodsResultsConclusion\nIMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONThe digital transformation has led to an increased reliance on the internet. To what extent visual impairment affects people’s opportunities for digital inclusion remains insufficiently understood. This study aimed...
| Publicado en: | Disability & Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology pp. 1 - 12 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
May2026
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| fields | @attributes: recordID: 1 pdfLink: plink: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=193855442&site=ehost-live header: @attributes: shortDbName: ccm uiTerm: 193855442 longDbName: CINAHL Complete uiTag: AN controlInfo: bkinfo: dissinfo: jinfo: jid: 17483107 1X04 jtl: Disability & Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology issn: 17483107 maglogo: Y pubinfo: dt: May2026 pid: 377 pub: Taylor & Francis Ltd place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania artinfo: ui: 193855442 10.1080/17483107.2026.2671875 193855442 ppf: 1 ppct: 11 formats: tig: atl: Barriers to digital inclusion: the impact of educational level, help-related needs, and internet usage difficulties among people aged 65 to 75 with visual impairment in Sweden. aug: au: Söderberg, Tove Gustafsson, Susanne Andersson Hammar, Isabelle affil: Low Vision Clinic Gothenburg, Habilitation and Health, The Region of Västra Götaland sug: ab: AbstractPurposeMaterial and methodsResultsConclusion\nIMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONThe digital transformation has led to an increased reliance on the internet. To what extent visual impairment affects people’s opportunities for digital inclusion remains insufficiently understood. This study aimed to explore (1) the use of the internet, (2) potential adaptations required for its use, and (3) potential factors explaining digital exclusion among people aged 65 to 75 years with visual impairments.An exploratory, cross-sectional design using self-reported data from a survey with people aged 65 to 75 years with visual impairment registered at vision clinics in a larger Swedish region. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse participants’ characteristics. Binary logistic regression was performed to explore digital exclusion and explanatory factors.Of the 413 participants, 67% needed support in digital activity arenas, including additional training in internet services, and adaptations/aids. Digital exclusion could partly be explained by low education (OR = 2.28, <italic>p</italic> = 0.016), help-related needs (OR = 1.95, <italic>p</italic> = 0.044), and internet usage difficulties (OR = 11.48, <italic>p</italic> = 0.001).Living with a visual impairment when being 65 years and older may lead to digital exclusion. Those requiring help when using the internet, those who found it difficult to use the internet, and those with the lowest levels of education were the most at risk of digital exclusion.To prevent digital exclusion, people with a visual impairment need enhanced or newly acquired digital skills. While aids and strategies are important, greater emphasis on training, repetition, and tailored information based on people’s experience and knowledge are essential.To prevent digital exclusion, people with a visual impairment need enhanced or newly acquired digital skills. While aids and strategies are important, greater emphasis on training, repetition, and tailored information based on people’s experience and knowledge are essential. pubtype: Academic Journal doctype: Journal Article ougenre: Article language: English refInfo: holdings: @attributes: islocal: N |
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