Engaging students in research: Decreasing social isolation in the independent living senior through technology

Abstract

This session will discuss a pilot research study conducted to determine if technology could decrease social isolation in independent living seniors. Seniors skyped with graduate nursing students for 7 months. Benefits and Barriers are identified for both seniors and nursing students.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Dona Molyneaux

Author Details

Dona Molyneaux, PhD, MSN, BSN, Frances M Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions, Gwynedd Mercy University, Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Iota Kappa

Lead Author Affiliation

Gwynedd Mercy University, Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Independent Living Elders, Social Isolation, Student Research

Recommended Citation

Molyneaux, Dona, "Engaging students in research: Decreasing social isolation in the independent living senior through technology" (2017). Convention. 343.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/343

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Acquisition

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