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Understanding Older Adults' Experiences With Technologies for Health Self-management: Interview Study.

Elsy Paola Garcia ReyesRyan M KellyGeorge BuchananJenny Waycott
Published in: JMIR aging (2023)
This study suggested that older adults were using a variety of technologies to prevent or prepare for future health decline, evidencing a resilient attitude toward health and aging. In addition, older adults were willing to continue using the technology when there was a perceived need. The enabler mentioned by most participants was the social and organizational influence that included health care staff, family, friends, and organizations. This analysis provides a better understanding of how older adults use technologies to support their health and can guide the provision of appropriate health technologies for them.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • public health
  • physical activity
  • health information
  • health promotion
  • depressive symptoms
  • data analysis