Investigation of the adaptation of older adults to online learning and artificial intelligence.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the adaptation of older adults, to online learning and artificial intelligence. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 210 older adults (109 women; 101 men) aged 65 and over, were included. Hodkinson Mental Test, Online Learning Readiness Scale (OLRS) and Artificial Intelligence Anxiety Scale (AIAS) were used in evaluation. Older adults with 6 score and above in Hodkinson Mental Test, in which their cognitive level was evaluated, were included. Older adults were stratified according to their gender and age (Group I: 65-70 years; Group II: 71-75 years; Group III: 76 years and over). RESULTS: In comparison analysis between age groups, there was a significant difference in the total score and all subdimensions of OLRS in favor of Group I (p<0.05), and in the total score and all subdimensions of AIAS (p<0.05). When analyzed according to gender, "The computer/Internet self-efficacy" subdimension of OLRS was significantly higher in male older adults (p<0.05). "Learning" subdimension of AIAS was significantly higher in female older adults (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: With increasing age in older adults, the readiness for online learning decreases and the level of artificial intelligence anxiety increases. There is no difference between male and female older adults in the readiness for online learning and artificial intelligence anxiety levels, and it is moderate in both genders. In this context, we think that information about online and artificial intelligence applications for older adults would be beneficial.

The Effectiveness of Matrix Rhythm Therapy in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain.

STUDY DESIGN: Randomized clinical study. OBJECTIVE: Our study was planned to determine the effect of matrix rhythm therapy (MRT) on pain, level of disability, and quality of life in chronic low back pain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Low back pain is a complex and heterogeneous disorder. Different therapy options can be applied in the treatment of low back pain. In the literature, there are very few studies showing the effect of MRT in patients with chronic low back pain. METHODS: A total of 32 participants with a mean age of 36.41 ±â€Š8.91 years were randomly divided into two groups (intervention group and control group). Each participant was treated with ten sessions a combined physiotherapy program (hot pack, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound, home exercise and patient education program). Additionally, intervention group received six sessions of MRT. Pain (McGill Pain Questionnaire), level of disability (Oswestry Disability Index) and quality of life (Short Form-36) were measured before and after the treatment programme. RESULTS: When pre- and post-treatment results were compared in the intervention group, a statistically significant difference was found in total pain level, disability level, and all subdimensions except the "Emotional Role" subdimension of Short Form-36 (SF-36) and total SF-36 scores (P ≤ 0.05). In the control group, statistically significant differences were found in disability level, the "Vitality" and "Bodily Pain" subdimensions of SF-36 and total SF-36 scores (P ≤ 0.05). When the delta values were compared between groups, there was a statistically significant difference only in the "general health perceptions" subdimension of SF-36 (P ≤ 0.05) in favor of the intervention group. CONCLUSION: It was determined that both the combined physiotherapy program and the MRT application in addition to the combined physiotherapy program have a positive effect on pain, disability level, and quality of life in patients with chronic low back pain.Level of Evidence: 2.