Table 1.
Characteristics of the participants (N=16).
| Variable | Value | |
| Age (years), mean (SD) | 77.6 (4.5) | |
| Sex, n (%) | ||
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Male | 4 (25) |
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Female | 12 (75) |
| Living alone, n (%) | 7 (43.8) | |
| Current working, n (%) | 2 (12.5) | |
| Social participationa, n (%) | ||
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No | 4 (25) |
|
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Yes | 12 (75) |
| Physical activity or exercisea, n (%) | ||
|
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No | 1 (6.3) |
|
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Yes | 15 (93.8) |
| Clinical treatmentb, n (%) | ||
|
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No | 6 (37.5) |
|
|
Yes | 10 (62.5) |
| Pain statusc, n (%) | ||
|
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No | 5 (31.3) |
|
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Yes | 11 (68.8) |
| Devices ownership, n (%) | ||
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PC | 6 (37.5) |
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Cell phone | 4 (25) |
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Smartphone | 13 (81.3) |
|
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Tablet | 3 (18.8) |
| Purpose of internet use, n (%) | ||
|
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7 (43.8) | |
|
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Messaging app | 10 (62.5) |
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Information collection | 12 (75) |
|
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Videoconference | 1 (6.3) |
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Shopping | 2 (12.5) |
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Online game | 1 (6.3) |
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Audios or videos | 8 (50) |
aClassified as “yes” if participating at least once a month.
bClassified as “yes” if receiving any treatment.
cClassified as “yes” if feeling any physical pain.