Technology use and preferences for mental health self-management interventions among older veterans.
Christine E GouldJulia LoupEric KuhnSherry A BeaudreauFlora MaMary K GoldsteinJulie Loebach WetherellAimee Marie L ZapataPhilip ChoeRuth O'HaraPublished in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2019)
Older veterans reported high technology ownership rates but varied preferences for self-management interventions. Notably, two-thirds preferred some form of technology, which points to the importance of ensuring that providers offer existing technology-delivered interventions to older veterans. Veterans' strong preference for counseling emphasizes the need for human support alongside self-management.