The Impact of Computer Training on Confidence and Occupational Participation in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.
Background: It is fundamental to understand why older adults choose and use technology to fully understand how to meet the needs of an aging population in a technologically advanced society. This research aimed to design and implement a holistic technology training program for older adults that expl...
| Publicado en: | Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT) Vol. 14; no. 3; pp. 1 - 10 |
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Open Journal of Occupational Therapy
Summer2026
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