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WWW. Do not forget older people.

Heather Macfarlane1, Mark T Kinirons, Matthew F Bultitude

  • 1School of Medicine, Kings College London, London, UK.

Age and Ageing
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Internet use is common across all age groups, even among older adults. Many seniors aged 65 and above actively use the internet, highlighting the need for accessible online health information for everyone.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Digital Health
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Internet usage is increasing across all demographics.
  • There is a common misconception that internet users are predominantly younger or middle-aged.
  • Understanding internet access variations by age is crucial for effective health communication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between age and internet access.
  • To determine how internet usage patterns differ across various age groups.
  • To assess the extent of internet utilization among older adult patient populations.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted among patients attending urology outpatient clinics.
  • Data collection occurred over a one-week period.
  • Patient demographics and internet access habits were recorded.

Main Results:

  • Internet usage declines with increasing age.
  • Significant percentages of older adults (75% of 65-69 year olds, 55% of over 80s) access the internet, often weekly.
  • Despite the relevance of health information, only 20% of surveyed patients accessed their hospital's departmental website before a visit.

Conclusions:

  • Health professionals must maintain up-to-date website information accessible to all age groups.
  • Healthcare departments should explore strategies to enhance internet access for older adults.
  • Consideration should be given to implementing training programs or utilizing novel methods like public access computers and text-to-speech software.