Aceitabilidade e compreensão de um aplicativo tecnológico para idosos atendidos em uma clínica escola do nordeste brasileiro

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the acceptability, comprehension and usability of the technological application “Active Elderly” in order to stimulate the exercise of lower limb exercises of the elderly. Methodology: This is a descriptive, exploratory research with quantitative and qualitative approaches. The research was conducted at a clinical school called Fanor / DeVry. The sample consisted of 17 elderly who underwent physical therapy. Initially mapped from a list of records, the elderly patients treated by physiotherapy at NIS. In the second moment, the Mini Mental State Examination was applied in order to evaluate the cognitive condition of the elderly mapped in the previous phase. to handle it on a smartphone with internet access and finally, a questionnaire was used that evaluates the acceptance and usability of technologies by the elderly. Results: 29.4% of the elderly reported not having good experiences with technologies. Many of the respondents had access to new technologies, having an interest in learning to use electronic / digital devices. Conclusion: The elderly in this study go through various conflicts or mixed feelings regarding the acceptance and use of technologies.