Effect of smartphone addiction on reaction time in geriatric population

Abstract

Context: Mobile phones have entered our lives through technological developments, becoming the most commonly used technological device, there advances have had a huge impact on many walks of life. Technology gives human beings good effects such as convenient everyday life. There has been a progressive increase in both the number and proportion of the aged in India over time and as age advances there is decline in motor and cognitive functioning. As the age increases, the reaction time also seems to increase. Older adults can benefit from the use of smartphones in a number of ways. Aims: The aim of this study was to observe the Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Reaction time (RT) in Elderly Population. Setting and design: This was an experimental study.