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Perceived benefits of digital health and social services among older adults: A population-based cross-sectional survey.

Emma KainiemiPetra SaukkonenLotta VirtanenTuulikki VehkoMaiju KyytsönenMari AaltonenTarja Heponiemi
Published in: Digital health (2023)
Older adults who are healthier, have a social relationship in their everyday life or have easier access to traditional services seem to perceive more benefits from digital health and social services. Digital services should be developed to correspond with special needs caused by disadvantages in health and the social environment. To facilitate the use of digital health and social services, more efforts should be made to enhance older adults' perceptions of their benefits.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • primary care
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  • social support
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  • quality improvement