Evaluation of Older Adults' Access to Healthcare Services: Is There a Digital Divide?
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English
Subjects
Geriatrics and Gerontology, Health Care Administration, Health Services and Systems (Other)
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Research Article
Authors
Ahmet Faruk Koşar
0000-0002-5052-0739
Türkiye
Lale Saka Baraz
0000-0003-4387-6929
Türkiye
Enis Akca
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0009-0001-1969-6912
Türkiye
Onur Bodur
0009-0008-7504-9008
Türkiye
Salim Can Aydoğdu
0000-0003-0216-4239
Türkiye
Metin Özgen
0000-0002-6842-2918
Türkiye
Publication Date
September 30, 2026
Submission Date
April 6, 2026
Acceptance Date
July 1, 2026
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Year 2026 Volume: 10 Number: 3