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A codesigned web platform for reducing social isolation and loneliness in older people: a feasibility study
Mälardalen University, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Health and Welfare. (PRILIV)ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7490-6735
Mälardalen University, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Health and Welfare. (PRILIV)ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6448-5866
Mälardalen University, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Health and Welfare. (PRILIV)ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9890-8249
Mälardalen University, School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Innovation and Product Realisation. (PRILIV)ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5058-2841
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2022 (English)In: Informatics for Health and Social Care, ISSN 1753-8157, E-ISSN 1753-8165, Vol. 48, no 2, p. 109-124Article in journal (Refereed) Published
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Social isolation and loneliness are associated with negative health outcomes, physical as well as cognitive. Information and communication technology (ICT) can be effective tools for preventing and tackling social isolation and loneliness among older people. Our objective was to evaluate the feasibility of the Fik@ room, a web platform for social interaction designed for older people. A mixed methods design was applied, where both quantitative and qualitative data were collected during a 12-week period (n = 28, Md age 74). Experiences of loneliness were reduced using the Fik@ room. The results highlight the feasibility issues surrounding the recruitment process, adoption, pattern of use, usability, support service, and technical infrastructure. In particular, the importance of offering ICT solutions with few technical issues, and to provide easily accessible and appropriate support. The Fik@ room is a feasible tool for older people to develop new friendships, reduce loneliness, and grow their social networks. However, it is not a communication option that fits all. The results offer a compilation of feasibility issues that can serve as an inspirational guide in the design and implementation of similar technologies. 

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2022. Vol. 48, no 2, p. 109-124
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feasibility study, information and communication technology, loneliness, older people social isolation
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URN: urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-58292DOI: 10.1080/17538157.2022.2070068ISI: 000796897900001PubMedID: 35579407Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85130614470OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mdh-58292DiVA, id: diva2:1660652
Available from: 2022-05-24 Created: 2022-05-24 Last updated: 2024-12-05Bibliographically approved

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Johansson-Pajala, Rose-MarieGusdal, Annelie KEklund, CarolineFlorin, Ulrikavon Heideken Wågert, Petra

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