Effects of a smartphone-based videoconferencing program for older nursing home residents on depression, loneliness, and quality of life: a quasi-experimental study

Abstract Background Smartphones can optimize the opportunities for interactions between nursing home residents and their families. However, the effectiveness of smartphone-based videoconferencing programs in enhancing emotional status and quality of life has not been explored. The purpose of this st...

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Main Authors: Hsiu-Hsin Tsai, Ching-Yu Cheng, Wann-Yun Shieh, Yue-Cune Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-1426-2