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Insights Into the Use of a Digital Healthy Aging Coach (AGATHA) for Older Adults From Malaysia: App Engagement, Usability, and Impact Study.

Pei-Lee TehAndrei O J KwokMark Wing Loong CheongDr Shaun Wen Huey Lee
Published in: JMIR formative research (2024)
The prototype digital health coaching program AGATHA was well received as a user-friendly tool suitable for beginners, and was also perceived to be useful to enhance older adults' digital literacy and confidence. The findings of this study offer important insights for designing other digital health tools and interventions targeting older adults, highlighting the importance of a user-centered design and personalization to improve the adoption of digital health solutions among older adults. This study also serves as a useful starting point for further development and refinement of digital health programs aimed at fostering an inclusive, supportive digital environment for older adults.
Keyphrases
  • public health
  • physical activity
  • healthcare
  • health information
  • mental health
  • depressive symptoms
  • risk assessment
  • health promotion
  • drug delivery
  • quality improvement
  • climate change