Older Veteran Experiences of using Technology during a Multicomponent Telerehabilitation Program: A Convergent Mixed Methods Study.

Autor:	Rauzi MR; Physical Therapy Program, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO., Tran MK; Physical Therapy Program, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO., Plew J; Physical Therapy Program, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO., Christiansen CL; Physical Therapy Program, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO.; VA Eastern Colorado Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Aurora, CO., Mealer ML; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO.; Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Center, VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System, Aurora, CO, USA., Nearing KA; VA Eastern Colorado Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Aurora, CO.; Division of Geriatric Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO., Stevens-Lapsley JE; Physical Therapy Program, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO.; VA Eastern Colorado Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Aurora, CO.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cogent gerontology [Cogent Gerontol] 2024; Vol. 3 (1). Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 22.
DOI:	10.1080/28324897.2024.2340549
Abstrakt:	Less than half of U.S. veterans meet physical activity guidelines. Even though changing physical activity can be challenging, prior studies have demonstrated that it is possible. Older adults are using technology to aid in such behavior change. However, research that explores the mechanisms of how technology can aid in behavior change is lacking, especially among older veterans. Thus, the purpose of this secondary, convergent mixed methods study was to explore how older veterans engaged with technologies that were used during a multicomponent telerehabilitation program. The study included veterans aged ≥60 years with ≥3 chronic medical conditions and physical function limitation. Quantitative data were collected during the primary randomized controlled trial, and qualitative data were collected via individual interviews following completion of the telerehabilitation program. Data were merged and then analyzed by high vs. low technology engagement groups. Key similarities and differences between groups were identified in five domains: satisfaction with the virtual environment, coping self-efficacy, perceptions of Annie (automated text messaging platform), experiences using the activity monitor, and self-management skills. Findings can help inform the successful integration of similar technologies into physical rehabilitation programs. Further study is warranted to understand additional factors and mechanisms that influence technology engagement in telerehabilitation. Competing Interests: Declaration of interest: The authors report there are no competing interests to declare.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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