Abstract
Objective. The purpose of this study was to determine if, how, and why occupational therapists use computer technology in their interventions with older adult clients.Method. A mail questionnaire was designed and sent to 275 occupational therapists who were members of the American Occupational Therapy Association Geriatric Special Interest Section and who worked with clients aged 65 and older.Results. The response rate to the questionnaire was 64% (n = 157), with 94 questionnaires meeting criteria for data analysis. Of the participants, 81% reported never having used computer technology as an intervention with their older adult clients. Of those who reported computer technology with their older adult clients, the goals most frequently achieved were in the area of cognition.Conclusion. The majority of surveyed occupational therapists do not use computer technology as an intervention with their older adult clients. The results of this study warrant further exploration to determine the efficacy of computer technology as an intervention with older adult clients.
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