Accessible mobile communications for older people /
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2014
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Nguyen, Toan Hieu,
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Older people want to ‘age in place’, and live safely, independently and comfortably in their own home and community. However, for many older people, this desire is compromised by the onset of impairments and declining health as a result of ageing. One means to enhance communication and safety and to support independent living for older people is the provision of effective accessible mobile communication technologies (MCTs) such as mobile and smart phones. While such technologies can lead to significant improvements in their quality of life and overall sense of well-being, older people still face barriers to accessing and using current MCTs. This research investigated whether and how older people can be supported by MCTs as aids to living independently. Specifically, the research established the fundamental issues and identified adaptable solutions that will enable older people to effectively identify, select and learn to use MCTs to enhance communication, increase their safety, and support their independent living. It also identified the appropriate training and support needed to enable older people to learn to use MCTs effectively.
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University of South Australia. School of Engineering.
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School of Engineering
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Thesis (PhD(Electrical and Information Engineering))--University of South Australia, 2014.
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Copyright 2014 Toan Nguyen.
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1 ethesis (viii, 351 pages) :
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 144-154)
illustrations (some colour)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 144-154)
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