Attitudes toward videotelephones: an exploratory study of older adults with depression.
Although technology holds promising benefits to support older adults at home, attitudes can be a hindrance to the acceptance and use of new technologies. The aim of this study was to explore attitudes of older adults with depressive symptoms using videotelephones (VTs) in their homes. A descriptive design involving 4 participants who received problem solving interventions from a clinical psychologist via VTs was used. Data analysis revealed that the participants' preattitudes were dependent on their active or passive role in the learning process of the new technology. Their postattitudes were classified as ambivalent and positive. Two participants who had a positive attitude toward the VT expressed a positive behavior use.
Arnaert
Antonia
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School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. antonia.arnaert@mcgill.ca
Klooster
Jenny
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Chow
Virginia
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D000368:Aged / Q000523:psychology*; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D003376:Counseling; D003863:Depression / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008960:Models, Psychological; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010358:Patient Participation / Q000523:psychology; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011340:Problem Solving; D011586:Psychology, Clinical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011792:Quebec; D019114:Remote Consultation / Q000458:organization & administration; D012944:Social Support; D012949:Social Work, Psychiatric; D013689:Telephone / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D049269:Videoconferencing / Q000458:organization & administration*