A Qualitative Study and Analysis on the Use, Utility, and Emotions of Technology by the Elderly in Spain

García, José Antonio Cordón; Martín-Sevillano, Rocío; Sánchez-Gómez, Ma Cruz; Cilleros, María Victoria Martín; Verdugo-Castro, Sonia; Mena, Juanjo; Pinto-Llorente, Ana María; Izquierdo-Álvarez, Vanessa

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-04680-3_16

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“…The data analysis in the qualitative phase was supported by computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software (CAQDAS) [ 33 ], specifically with the use of NVivo software version 12.0 (QSR International, Inc., Burlington, MA, USA). The treatment of the data followed the classical qualitative data analysis system [ 34 , 35 ].…”

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Well-Being, Physical Activity, and Social Support in Octogenarians with Heart Failure during COVID-19 Confinement: A Mixed-Methods Study

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Muñoz-Gómez

Almenar‐Bonet

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Background: This study aimed to compare well-being and physical activity (PA) before and during COVID-19 confinement in older adults with heart failure (HF), to compare well-being and PA during COVID-19 confinement in octogenarians and non-octogenarians, and to explore well-being, social support, attention to symptoms, and assistance needs during confinement in this population. Methods: A mixed-methods design was performed. Well-being (Cantril Ladder of Life) and PA (International Physical Activity Questionnaire) were assessed. Semi-structured interviews were performed to assess the rest of the variables. Results: 120 participants were evaluated (74.16 ± 12.90 years; octogenarians = 44.16%, non-octogenarians = 55.83%). Both groups showed lower well-being and performed less PA during confinement than before (p < 0.001). Octogenarians reported lower well-being (p = 0.02), higher sedentary time (p = 0.03), and lower levels of moderate PA (p = 0.04) during confinement. Most individuals in the sample considered their well-being to have decreased during confinement, 30% reported decreased social support, 50% increased their attention to symptoms, and 60% were not satisfied with the assistance received. Octogenarians were more severely impacted during confinement than non-octogenarians in terms of well-being, attention to symptoms, and assistance needs. Conclusions: Well-being and PA decreased during confinement, although octogenarians were more affected than non-octogenarians. Remote monitoring strategies are needed in elders with HF to control health outcomes in critical periods, especially in octogenarians.

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