Table 2.
Description of the participants’ characteristics.
| Variables | People with MCIa (n=20) | Caregiver (n=20) | |||
| Age (y), mean (SD) | 80.95 (8.27) | 60.63 (18.1) | |||
| Sex (female), n (%) | 15 (75) | 16 (80) | |||
| Previous technical experience, n (%) | |||||
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Minimal experienceb | 7 (35) | 2 (10) | ||
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Basic experiencec | 7 (35) | 2 (10) | ||
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Moderate experienced | 2 (10) | 1 (5) | ||
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Advanced experiencee | 4 (20) | 15 (75) | ||
| Relationship, n (%) | |||||
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Spouse | —f | 5 (25) | ||
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Child | — | 4 (20) | ||
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Caregiver of a person attending a day care center | — | 4 (20) | ||
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Friend | — | 3 (15) | ||
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Volunteer | — | 3 (15) | ||
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Other | — | 1 (5) | ||
aMCI: mild cognitive impairment.
bMinimal experience: use of simple, traditional technologies (eg, radio, television, and telephone) and have little or no experience with modern technology (eg, tablets and smartphones).
cBasic experience: limited access to or occasional use of modern technology; may own devices (eg, cell phone and tablet) but rarely use them or have had difficulty using them.
dModerate experience: regular use of modern devices, but mainly for basic applications or with support from others.
eAdvanced experience: in-depth experience and independent, either through intensive previous use or current skills; varied use of modern technology.
fNot applicable.