Sökning: "gerontechnology"
Hittade 5 avhandlingar innehållade ordet gerontechnology.
1. Technology-based Health Communication within the Home Environment
Sammanfattning : Background: To be able to live independently, older persons can use technology-based health communication (HC) for support, guidance, and contact with health care professionals within their home environment. Informal caregivers who assist in different situations can also find support in their caring role using technology. LÄS MER
2. Psychosocial, Socio-Demographic and Health Determinants in Information Communication Technology Use by Older-Adults
Sammanfattning : The aim of the thesis was to investigate factors influencing ICT use by older-adults. A selection of psycho-social, socio-demographic and health determinants were investigated with Internet use. Data were collected through questionnaires (Studies I-III) and interviews (Study IV). LÄS MER
3. Using Mobile Health Technology to Support Health-related Quality of Life : From the Perspective of Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment
Sammanfattning : The prevalence of cognitive impairment and illness increases with age. For older adults, maintaining or improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in the early stages of cognitive impairment is important to prevent consequences related to the progression of the condition. LÄS MER
4. Cost-effectiveness analysis of an mHealth application (SMART4MD) and analysis of the effect of dialysis treatments on labor market outcomes : Health technology assessment of two treatment methods
Sammanfattning : Health Technology Assessment is an important factor for decision making in the healthcare sector in Sweden. It helps to curtail the rising costs associated with the healthcare sector and aids in the efficient allocation of scarce public health resources. LÄS MER
5. Everyday life amongst the oldest old : descriptions of doings and possession and use of technology
Sammanfattning : The general aim of the present thesis is to expand knowledge about the everyday lives of the oldest old (85+) living independently and to improve and deepen the understanding of their doings and possession and use of technology. The everyday lives of the oldest old represent, in many aspects an under-researched area, partly because this age group is seldom included in national surveys regarding living conditions and time use. LÄS MER