The effects of high and low technologies on emotional support for caregivers: An exploratory study

International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and Learning

Volumn 3, Issue 3, 2013, Pages 34-45

  Zheng, Robert Z ^a   Daniel, Candice M ^b   Hill, Robert D ^a   Luptak, Marilyn ^a   Hicken, Bret L ^a,b   Grant, Marren ^b   Rupper, Randall ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF UTAH   (United States)

^b Surgical Services   (United States)

Author keywords

Burden reduction; Caregiver burden; Caregiving; Digital technology; Emotional support; Internet

Indexed keywords

EID: 84898604223     PISSN: 21557136     EISSN: 21557144     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4018/ijcbpl.2013070103     Document Type: Article

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