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Inaccessible Possibilities: experiences of using ICT to engage with services among young persons with disabilities.

Janne Marita LiaaenBorgunn YtterhusSylvia Söderström
Published in: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology (2021)
The study shows that although young persons are perceived as digitally native, they experienced challenges using ICT to engage with health- and social services. The poor fit of ICT combined with navigation- and accessibility issues, hinder engagement. However, ICT inhabit a potential to increase engagement, especially communication.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONYoung persons' experiences show that ICT can be useful for enhancing engagement with health and social care servicesICT provided by health and social services does not necessarily meet young persons need for dialogueAn increased focus on accessibility and design is necessary to ensure people with disabilities access to ICT used by health- and social care services.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • public health
  • primary care
  • social media
  • health information
  • affordable care act
  • palliative care
  • physical activity
  • depressive symptoms
  • social support
  • chronic pain
  • pain management