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OASIS Connections: Results From an Evaluation Study

Czaja, S. J., Lee, C. C., Branham, J., Remis, P.·2012·The Gerontologist
DOI 10.1093/geront/gns004
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Purpose of the study The objectives of this study were to evaluate a community-based basic computer and Internet training program designed for older adults, provide recommendations for program refinement, and gather preliminary information on program sustainability. Design and methods The program was developed by the OASIS Institute, a nonprofit agency serving older adults and implemented in 4 cities by community trainers across the United States. One hundred and ninety-six adults aged 40-90 years were assigned to the training or a wait-list control group. Knowledge of computers and the Internet, attitudes toward computers, and computer/Internet use were assessed at baseline, posttraining, and 3 months posttraining. Results The program was successful in increasing the computer/Internet skills of the trainees. The data indicated a significant increase in computer and Internet knowledge and comfort with computers among those who received the training. Further, those who completed the course reported an increase in both computer and Internet use 3 months posttraining. Implications The findings indicate that a community-based computer and Internet training program delivered by community instructors can be effective in terms of increasing computer and Internet skills and comfort with computer technology among older adults.

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  • A recent evaluation of a community-based computer training program showed that the advantage of programs similar to iPad intervention is that it can be effectively implemented with community volunteers.

    “As shown in a recent evaluation of a community-based computer training program (Czaja, Lee, Branham, & Remis, 2012), the advantage of programs similar to iPad intervention is that it can be effectively implemented with community volunteers.”

    From Training Older Adults to Use Tablet Computers: Does It Enhance Cognitive Function? (2016) · cites this paper as Czaja et al., 2012

  • Czaja et al. (2012) evaluated a community-based computer and internet training program designed for older adults and concluded that it can be effective in terms of increasing computer and internet skill as well as help older adults become more comfortable with computer technology.

    “Czaja et al. (2012) evaluated a community-based computer and internet training program designed for older adults and concluded that it can be effective in terms of increasing computer and internet skill as well as help older adults become more comfortable with computer technology.”

    From Older Adults Perceptions of Technology and Barriers to Interacting with Tablet Computers: A Focus Group Study (2017) · cites this paper as Czaja et al., 2012

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Authors
Czaja, S. J., Lee, C. C., Branham, J., & Remis, P.
Affiliations
  • University of Miami (US)
  • OASIS Institute (US)
Corresponding author
Lee, C. C.
ORCID
Czaja, S. J.
Venue
The Gerontologist
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Published
2012-03-08
Volume
52
Issue
5
Pages
712-721
ISSN
  • 0016-9013 (ISSN-L)
  • 1758-5341
DOI
10.1093/geront/gns004
OpenAlex
W2144647011
Cited by
29
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0
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FWCI
7.19
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • The Gerontologist (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Demography › Technology Use by Older Adults
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Digital literacy in education
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › ICT in Developing Communities
Keywords
older adults, computer training, online training, community-based training, program evaluation, program sustainability, computer skills, attitudes toward computers, technology use
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Aging, Attitude to Computers, Computer User Training, Computers, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Surveys and Questionnaires, Socioeconomic Factors, United States, Program Evaluation, Internet, Community-Based Participatory Research

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