The Role of Social Support in Bridging the Digital Divide for Older Veterans

• Published in: Medical care Vol. 63; no. 5; p. 374
• Main Authors: Jacobs, Josephine C, Greene, Liberty, SooHoo, Sonya, Slightam, Cindie, Gujral, Kritee, Zulman, Donna M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.05.2025
• Subjects: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cross-Sectional Studies; Digital Divide; Female; Health Services Accessibility; Humans; Male; Social Support; Surveys and Questionnaires; Telemedicine - statistics & numerical data; United States; United States Department of Veterans Affairs; Veterans - psychology; Veterans - statistics & numerical data; United States; COVID-19; social support; age-related digital divide; veterans; video telehealth

For nearly a decade, the US Veterans Health Administration (VA) has distributed tablets to Veterans with access barriers who may benefit from video telehealth visits. Older Veterans' lower likelihood of tablet use relative to younger Veterans has prompted interest in factors influencing tablet...