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Association between Internet use and decision-making preference in older adults
Maan Isabella Cajita1, Erin Whitehouse1, Chakra Budhathoki1
1Johns Hopkins University, 525 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Older adults who use the Internet are more likely to prefer active decision-making in their healthcare. Searching for health information online further increases this preference, empowering seniors in health choices.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Informatics
- Public Health
Background:
- Internet access empowers patients in making health decisions.
- Limited understanding exists regarding internet use and decision-making preferences among older adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the association between internet use and decision-making preferences in older adults.
- To investigate the impact of health-related internet searches on decision-making preferences in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of cross-sectional data from 1,945 participants.
- Utilized data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study.
Main Results:
- Internet use in older adults was associated with a higher likelihood of active decision-making preference (OR 1.75).
- Older adults searching for health information online showed significantly higher odds of active decision-making preference (OR 2.16).
Conclusions:
- Internet utilization is linked to a preference for active decision-making among older adults.
- Seeking health information online positively correlates with older adults' involvement in their healthcare decisions.
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