Modifications in the perceptions about the use of mobile phones in old people after an interplay program using technological devices

REVOLLO SARMIENTO ARACELI; VIVAS, L.; LOPEZ MORENO, M. C.

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Conferencia; Alzheimer´s Association International Conference; 2023

Alzheimer´s Association

Background: In the elderly the management of technology has a great impact to nurture theirautonomy (Camacho Coronel et al., 2019). In this work, we propose to study whether perceptions change after people´s exposure to the use of technology through a general technology program or a more specific mobile-phone use program. Sample: 28 elderly people (between 65 and 90 years) without cognitive impairment.Method: An experimental study was carried out with two groups (experimental GE and active control GC) matched in age (p= .620), educational level (p= .757) and experience in the use of technologies (p= .321). Both groups received training (3 months) through the use of tablets. Subsequently, the GE received an additional two-week training on the use of cell phones. The Technology Acceptance Questionnaire (Chen & Chan, 2014) oriented to cell phone use was administered before and after the intervention.Result: By means of the Friedman test, comparisons were established between the pre and post intervention measures with all the participants on the variables of acceptance of the technology. Significant differences were observed in Self-efficacy (p