title: Developing computer skills and competencies in seniors.
abstract: We developed a training protocol for elderly participants of a home telemedicine study, grounded in prior usability research. The training aimed to reduce barriers in developing system mastery. Our findings are indicative of both the promises and challenges involved in bridging the digital divide. Sixteen participants of a diabetes study were trained to use the computer applications.
authors.affiliation: College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Jenia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pevzner
authors.forename: David R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Kaufmann
authors.forename: Charlyn
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hilliman
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shea
authors.forename: Ruth S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Weinstock
authors.forename: Justin
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Starren
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003197:Computer Literacy; D003200:Computer User Training; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D017216:Telemedicine