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Consumer informatics: elderly persons and the Internet.

Robert J Campbell1

  • 1Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

Perspectives in Health Information Management
|December 11, 2007
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Older adults are willing to search for health information online. However, internet use did not significantly change their healthcare participation, suggesting a continued reliance on traditional provider relationships.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Health Informatics
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • The internet offers vast health resources, but its impact on older adults' healthcare engagement is under-researched.
  • Understanding seniors' adoption of digital health tools is crucial for equitable healthcare access.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if older adults utilize the internet for healthcare information gathering.
  • To determine if internet use influences older adults' active participation in their own treatment and care.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving appropriately trained older adults was conducted.
  • Data was collected on their willingness to use the internet for health information and its impact on healthcare behavior.

Main Results:

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  • Older adults demonstrated willingness to find health information online.
  • Familiarity with online health resources did not correlate with increased internet usage or altered healthcare participation.
  • Significant changes in how older adults managed their healthcare were not observed.

Conclusions:

  • While older adults can access online health information, it does not automatically translate to greater self-management or altered patient-provider dynamics.
  • Seniors aged 65 and above may still prefer a paternalistic healthcare model, relying on provider guidance over self-directed information seeking.