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Our research addressed homebound older adults’ internet access, use of technology, and perceived barriers to digital technology. We partnered with our local Office on Aging, Meals on Wheels in two counties (Genesee and Washtenaw), and Homebound Services at the Genesee County Library. Key research questions included prevalence of internet access in homebound older adults, ways in which these older adults use technology, barriers to internet technology use, and how internet use would change if barriers were removed.  \nWe surveyed 61 homebound adults 60 years of age and older about their internet technology use and found that 24.6% did not have access to the internet. Respondents reported the following challenges to technology use: health or physical condition (44.3%), uncertainty on how to use devices (82%), unfamiliarity with options (68.9%), disinterest (42.6%), lack of device with internet access (18%), and discomfort in learning new things (50 . 8%) . If these barriers were removed, 14. 8% would start to use technology, 25.9% would use it more than they do now, 11.% still would not use technology and 27.9% technology use would not change. These findings provide evidence that internet access alone does not remove older adults’ barriers to digital literacy, and may help guide professionals when planning interventions and identifying the supports that would best facilitate elderly engagement with technology.","cbCaikxm01K560cm","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikxm01K560cm","pdf",737611,"English","# Background and objectives\n## Partnerships and research questions\n# Survey results and reported barriers\n## Internet access prevalence\n## Main challenges to technology use\n# Impact of removing barriers\n## Expected changes in technology use\n# Implications for interventions","[{\"question\":\"What digital technology needs do homebound older adults have?\",\"answer\":\"Many homebound older adults require digital literacy to use telehealth and online programs that can help decrease social isolation.\"},{\"question\":\"What was the main barrier profile found in the survey?\",\"answer\":\"The most reported challenges were uncertainty about how to use devices (82%) and unfamiliarity with available options (68.9%), followed by discomfort learning new things (50.8%) and health or physical conditions (44.3%).\"},{\"question\":\"If barriers were removed, how would technology use change?\",\"answer\":\"If barriers were removed, 14.8% would start using technology, 25.9% would use it more than currently, while 11% would still not use it and 27.9% would see no change.\"}]","BARRIERS TO DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY FOR HOMEBOUND OLDER ADULTS - Issue 2 - Research findings and implications | PDF",1790644559]