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Digital Health Technology Use Among Older Adults: Exploring the Impact of Frailty on Utilization, Purpose, and Satisfaction in Korea.

Hyejin LeeJung-Yeon ChoiSun-Wook KimKwang Pil KoYang Sun ParkKwang Joon KimJaeyong ShinChang Oh KimMyung Jin KoSeong-Ji KangKwang Ill Kim
Published in: Journal of Korean medical science (2024)
The usage rate of digital devices, including mobile phones among older adults in Korea is high, whereas that of wearable devices is low. There was a notable difference in the services used by pre-frail and frail respondents compared to healthy respondents. Therefore, when developing digital devices for pre-frail and frail older adults, it is crucial to incorporate customized services that meet their unique needs, particularly those services that they frequently use.
Keyphrases
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