Table 2.
Participants’ uses of computers.
| Technology use | Veterans (n=8), n (%) | Caregivers (n=8), n (%) | |
| Uses the computer... | |||
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Everyday | 4 (50) | 2 (25) |
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1-5 times a week | 1 (13) | 5 (63) |
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Less than once a month | 1 (13) | 0 (0) |
| Uses computers for... | |||
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Word processing | 4 (50) | 4 (50) |
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Spreadsheets | 2 (25) | 1 (13) |
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Photos | 3 (38) | 4 (50) |
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Games | 3 (38) | 3 (38) |
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Searching for information | 5 (63) | 5 (63) |
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Buying products | 3 (38) | 4 (50) |
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Social networking | 2 (25) | 3 (38) |
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5 (63) | 5 (63) | |
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Searching for health information | 5 (63) | 3 (38) |
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Buying medications or medical supplies | 2 (25) | 3 (38) |
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Communicating with their health provider | 4 (50) | 5 (63) |
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Assisting with making treatment decisions | 1 (13) | 0 (0) |
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Social networking regarding health issues | 1 (13) | 1 (13) |
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Other | 1 (13) | 5 (63) |