Abstract
This study explored the feasibility of “Better Choices, Better Health” (BCBH), the online version of Stanford’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, among 10 low-income homebound older adults with no or limited computer skills, compared with 10 peers with high computer skills. Computer training was provided before and at the beginning of the BCBH workshop. Feasibility data consisted of field notes by a research assistant who provided computer training, participants’ weekly logs, and a semi-structured interview with each participant at 4 weeks after the completion of BCBH. All those who initially lacked computer skills were able to participate in BCBH with a few hours of face-to-face demonstration and training. The 4-week postintervention follow-up showed significant improvement in health and self-management outcomes. Aging-service agencies need to introduce BCBH to low-income homebound older adults and utilize their volunteer base to provide computer and Internet skills training for low-income homebound older adults in need of such training.
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