Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Akkan, Sultan
URN	etd-12042009-020116
Title	Use of computer technology by the elderly
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Architecture
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Jones, Dennis B. Committee Member Kemmerling, Paul T. Jr. Committee Member Schubert, Robert P. Committee Member
Keywords	Older people
Date of Defense	1993-08-10
Availability	restricted
Abstract The information technology that is available now has been developed for other populations, such as the general public, the business community, health care organizations, or the handicapped. However, much of it can be adapted to fit the needs, desires and capabilities of the elderly and computer technology can be much "friendlier" for the elderly in both a technological and a social sense. This study examines the elderly-computer technology interface. State-of -the-art computer input devices are evaluated and an ergonomic analysis is made about the interface. Finally, a new design concept is developed to solve the problems and complications arising from the aging process in terms of accessibility, safety, efficiency, ergonomic comfort of computer technology and to introduce a new and fairly unfamiliar technology to a population group.
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