Survey Of Technology Use Research Articles

An Online Survey of Technology Use Among Patients With Cancer Aged 65 Years or Older.

Historically, people aged 65 years or older have been slower to adopt new technology. However, technology use in this demographic continues to increase. This study aimed to understand how patients with cancer who are aged 65 years or older engage with technology and whether patient behavior related to technology use has changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, this study evaluated whether respondents' understanding of technology was associated with increased likelihood of adoption and perceived utility of the ONS On-Call™ cancer treatment symptom assessment tool. A U.S. population-based anonymous online survey was conducted between May 17 and May 31, 2021, with 103 patients with cancer aged at least 65 years. The majority of respondents used technology regularly as part of their daily lives. Activities included shopping online, reading the news, or engaging with a healthcare platform. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, most respondents reported an increased use of digital activities, particularly the use of healthcare technology. Respondents reported they would be likely to use ONS On-Call, particularly if it is recommended by a healthcare provider.

Youth sexting and associations with parental media mediation

PurposeEarly adolescent sexting has implications for health and wellbeing. Parenting practices may impact youth engagement in online risk behaviors. This study examines associations between parental media mediation and early adolescent sexting in a sample of U.S. youth and their parents. MethodsParents and their 10-14-year-olds (N = 306 dyads) completed an online survey of technology use and online experiences. Youth reported on receiving (valid % = 14.5) and sending (valid % = 11.5) sexts. Media parenting behaviors were measured by four scales (youth and parent report): active mediation, restriction, parental monitoring, and technology control. Logistic regression was used to test associations between media parenting and sexting, controlling for demographic and social covariates. ResultsParent and child reports of restrictive parenting were negatively associated with sending and receiving sexts; active mediation was negatively associated with sending sexts; and parent report of monitoring was positively associated with sending sexts. Age, SES, and parent respondent gender were associated with sending sexts. ConclusionsSpecific types of parental media mediation are associated with reduced youth sexting, particularly restriction and active mediation. Although parent and youth report of mediation were similar, differences emerged. Future research should explore these differences and associations with health risk behaviors.

EHealth Literacy: From Theory to Clinical Application for Digital Health Improvement. Results from the ACCESS Training Experience.

Skills, knowledge, and awareness of digital and technological tools are essential to improve the state of well-being and health of older adults and also to mitigate the condition of social isolation in the aging process. For this reason, it is necessary to implement a social learning of electronic/digital tools for health of older people to support the achievement of eHealth and digital competences. The paper reports the results of an Italian innovative eHealth training for the European project ACCESS. The training has been based on blended didactical and interactive educational techniques, aimed at collecting as many points of view as possible from older adults. A total of 58 older adults were recruited to attend a four-week training program, which included five modules. The results showed a statistical significant difference between the eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS) mean value before and after the course. A significant negative correlation was found between eHEALS and positive/total Survey of Technology Use (SOTU), suggesting an inverse relationship between positive/total SOTU and eHEALS. There is a strong positive and statistically significant relationship between satisfaction with the training and eHEALS. The results indicate that the intervention increased the digital competences of participants connected to health.

Digital Community Inclusion of Individuals With Serious Mental Illness: A National Survey to Map Digital Technology Use and Community Participation Patterns in the Digital Era.

BackgroundDespite the growing interest in developing and using mobile health (mHealth) and digital technologies in mental health, little is known about the scope and nature of virtual community inclusion.ObjectiveThe overarching goal of this study was to understand and conceptualize virtual community inclusion of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). Specific objectives of this study were as follows: (1) mapping the prevalence, trends, and experiences related to mHealth and digital technology use among individuals with SMI; (2) comparing patterns of technology use by individuals with and those without SMI; and (3) examining whether use of mHealth and digital technologies predicts recovery among individuals with SMI.MethodsA web-based survey of technology use and virtual participation was developed and distributed among adults with and those without SMI via social media, national email discussion lists, nonprofit organizations, and advocacy groups.ResultsA total of 381 adults aged 18 years or older participated in the survey, of whom 199 (52%) identified as having a SMI. Participants with SMI reported significantly greater access to technology and significantly fewer days of face-to-face participation in community activities than those without SMI. Among participants with SMI, greater technology use was positively associated with positive emotions and significantly predicted recovery.ConclusionsThis study is the first to explore, map, and conceptualize virtual community inclusion among adults with SMI. Our findings indicate a gap in the literature and research on community inclusion and participation, and emphasize the need for virtual community inclusion, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and its future implications.

Adaptação transcultural para uso no Brasil do Instrumento Survey of Technology Use (SOTU Br)

A taxa de abandono ou não uso de recursos de tecnologia assistiva adquirido é considerada alta, apesar dos esforços dos profissionais no momento da prescrição. A literatura tem apontado que o uso de instrumentos de avaliação padronizados e baseados em modelos conceituais tem contribuído para maior aceitabilidade desses recursos. O estudo teve como objetivo traduzir e adequar culturalmente o instrumento Survey of Technology Use (SOTU) que compõe o modelo conceitual Matching Person and Technology (MPT) para utilização no Brasil (SOTU Br). Trata-se de uma pesquisa do tipo metodológica. Participaram do estudo profissionais especialista em dispensação de recursos de tecnologia assisitiva e pessoas com deficiência que fazem uso de tecnologia assistiva. O estudo foi dividido em cinco etapas: 1) tradução para o português; 2) tradução conciliada; 3) retrotradução; 4) análise de equivalência de itens; 5) pré-teste. Os resultados indicaram que a versão traduzida e adaptada para o português do Brasil teve um alto índice de concordância e uma boa aceitabilidade. Conclui-se que a versão em português do SOTU pode ser utilizada por profissionais da educação e da saúde para avaliar a predisposição de uso de tecnologia assistiva e tecnologia de comunicação e informação, de adultos e crianças com deficiência, por meio de suas atitudes e experiências.

Project Career: Perceived benefits of iPad apps among college students with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Project Career is an interprofessional five-year development project designed to improve academic and employment success of undergraduate students with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at two- and four-year colleges and universities. Students receive technology in the form of iPad applications ("apps") to support them in and out of the classroom. To assess participants' perspectives on technology at baseline and perceived benefit of apps after 6 and 12 months of use. This article address a component of a larger study. Participants included 50 college-aged students with traumatic brain injuries. Statistical analysis included data from two Matching Person and Technology (MPT) assessment forms, including the Survey of Technology Use at baseline and the Assistive Technology Use Follow-Up Survey: Apps Currently Using, administered at 6- and 12-months re-evaluation. Analyses included frequencies and descriptives. Average scores at baseline indicated positive perspectives on technology. At 6 months, quality of life (67%) and academics (76%) improved moderately or more from the use of iPad apps. At 12 months, quality of life (65%) and academics (82%) improved moderately or more from the use of iPad apps. Students with a TBI have positive perspectives on technology use. The results on perceived benefit of apps indicated that students with a TBI (including civilians and veterans) report that the apps help them perform in daily life and academic settings.

The Development of the Survey of Technology Use, Teaching, and Technology-Related Learning Experiences among Pre-Service English Language Teachers in Indonesia

This study aims to design a survey instrument that can be used to collect information on the relationships between the ICT-related learning experiences of the English language pre-service teachers in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and their technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK). Qualitative and quantitative research methods were used to analyse the degree of the reliability and validity of the instrument. The result suggests that this instrument meets the general requirements to be used in a larger scale of work in investigating the role of pre-service teachers’ experiences in learning to use ICT in their pedagogical practice in influencing the development of their TPACK.

Retired Australians' use of Information Technology: A Preliminary Study

In July 2010, Coffs Harbour, Australia was announced as one of fourteen National Broadband Network (NBN) second release sites and in February 2013, a number of households and businesses in Coffs Harbour had infrastructure installed to enable them to access the NBN (www.minister.dbcde.gov.au). High speed internet and the new generation of internet-based services has the potential to provide better health outcomes, increased social connectedness, enhanced functional capability and caregiver support for those most likely to need these services. A survey of technology use of residents of a retirement home on the Mid North Coast of NSW, Australia, showed a low uptake of technology and low engagement with online activities. An understanding of perceptions of technology usefulness, together with actual usage is necessary to assist in informing public policy and ensure that information, resources and programs aimed at increasing levels of internet uptake and use by older Australians is targeted, appropriate and effective.

A National Research Survey of Technology Use in the BSW Teaching and Learning Process

The purpose of this descriptive-correlational research study was to assess the overall use of technology in the teaching and learning process (TLP) by BSW educators. The accessible and target population included all full-time, professorial-rank, BSW faculty in Council on Social Work Education–accredited BSW programs at land grant universities. BSW educators did not appear to be using technology in the TLP at an advanced or even moderate level. However, they were found to be more likely to incorporate technology in the TLP as the amount of technology available increased and as their constructivist teaching philosophy strengthened.

Self-report computer-based survey of technology use by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Advancements of technologies in the areas of mobility, hearing and vision, communication, and daily living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities has the potential to greatly enhance independence and self-determination. Previous research, however, suggests that there is a technological divide with regard to the use of such technologies by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities when compared with the use reported by the general public. To provide current information with regard to technology use by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by examining the technology needs, use, and barriers to such use experienced by 180 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we used QuestNet, a self-directed computer survey program. Results suggest that although there has been progress in technology acquisition and use by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, an underutilization of technologies across the population remains.

Are All American Women Making Progress Online? African–Americans and Latinas

Although the gender gap online has narrowed in the United States, little research on technology access and use has examined the different experiences of women---particularly the interaction between gender, race/ethnicity, and poverty. Using the most recent comprehensive survey of technology use and access, the 2003 Current Population Survey, we find new evidence of diminishing gender disparities overall, differences between African--American women and Latinas in the factors that influence technology access and use, and some indications that minority women outpace their male peers online. However, substantial disadvantages for minority women remain, driven by inequalities in education and income. We find evidence that while there is virtually no gender gap in technology access between White men and women, there is a gender divide among minority populations, but women are not unilaterally disadvantaged.

Computer Assisted Language Learning in Spanish Elementary School Foreign Language Classrooms: The Role of CD-ROMs

A recent review of Spanish language-learning software is compared with a look back at a 1992 study (Schrier and Fast) which focused on the use of CD-ROMs (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory) in the foreign language in elementary school (FLES) classroom. Findings from a survey of technology use in Spanish FLES classrooms and FLES classroom observations illuminate the issues and concerns today, including the types of technology that Spanish teachers incorporate in their lessons and the types they avoid. Despite the continued production of software by textbook manufacturers and educational learning companies, Spanish FLES teachers maintain that CD-ROMs are not helpful in their teaching.

Survey of Technology Use at Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy in 2006

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the degree of technology adoption and application within colleges and schools of pharmacy. The project was an exploratory study using a 25-question online survey delivered to a convenience sample of representatives from each of 97 schools and colleges of pharmacy in the United States. Forty-four online surveys were completed from the 90 individuals contacted yielding a 48.9% response rate. Based on the findings of this study it can be concluded that technology adoption of various kinds is taking place within colleges and schools of pharmacy and the most significant reasons driving that change were increased student technological literacy and enhancing student learning. Finally, the occurrence of online activities within schools and colleges of pharmacy was found to be more common for the more static types of online activities (PowerPoint slides, notes, syllabi) and faculty development initiatives were consistent with the common online activities identified.

Introduction of an Emerging Technology Device Through PowerPoint® Training

Successful inclusion of assistive technology in intervention is limited by training and the level of comfort with technology of treating occupational therapists. Experienced and new therapists need exposure and training on high technology assistive devices newly introduced on the market. The purpose of the study was to identify the effect of a PowerPoint presentation to introduce an emerging high technology device on two groups: 30 licensed occupational therapists and 27 students in an entry level master of occupational therapy program. The PowerPoint developed introduced and educated participants on the Assistive Dining Device. Participants completed a demographic form, the Survey of Technology Use and the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology. Participants also to rated their satisfaction with the information presented. Results showed 98% of the participants were satisfied with the information presented and 95% of the participants were satisfied with their acquired knowledge base to recommend the device for client use. Master of occupational therapy students were similar in personal characteristics to occupational therapists but were both more satisfied with the Assistive Dining Device characteristics and had a more positive attitude toward technology. Participants who had a less positive attitude toward technology also had a slightly lower mean satisfaction with the Assistive Dining Device than those who had a more positive attitude toward technology. PowerPoint presentations appear to be one effective means of communicating information about new technologies. Further study needs to be done to evaluate the effectiveness of similar media included in packaging and marketing of assistive technology devices.

Mainepoint: outcomes of teaching American sign language via distance learning1

The delivery of instruction through the use of computers, television, and other technologies is growing as the cost of these technologies decreases and the cost of teachers increases. A research project was designed to determine characteristics of students who successfully completed coursework in American Sign Language via distance learning compared to those who were not students who successfully completed coursework in American Sign Language via distance learning compared to those who where not successful. The Tennessee Self Concept Scale, Learning Styles Inventory, Survey of Technology Use and Educational Technology Predisposition A<;sessment were completed by 120 students prior to beginning instruction in American Sign Language and learning how to operate the course technologies. After completion of ASL I and, for continuing students, ASL II, successful students compared to those determined to be less successful. Items from the Survey of Technology Use and Educational Technology Predisposition Assessment were the best predictors of ASL I and ASL II course grades and proficiency/satisfaction with use of the course technologies. Copyright © 1996 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd.