J Korean Acad Nurs Adm.  2010 Dec;16(4):475-487.

Usability and Accessibility Evaluation of South Korean and American Health-Related Websites for the Elderly

• Park EJ
• Ko JW

Abstract

No abstract available.

Keyword

Health Web Site; Older Adults; Usability; Accessibility

MeSH Terms

Aged
Humans

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