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An educational video program to increase aging services technology awareness among older adults
Joyce W Tam1, Catherine Van Son2, Dennis Dyck1
1Department of Psychology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA.
Patient Education and Counseling
|April 2, 2017
Summary
A video program successfully increased awareness and positive attitudes toward aging services technologies (ASTs) among older adults. This educational approach shows promise for wider adoption of ASTs in clinical and public health settings.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Informatics
- Assistive Technology
Background:
- Aging services technologies (ASTs) are underutilized due to low awareness among seniors.
- Effective strategies are needed to promote AST adoption and integration into daily life for older adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a video-based educational program designed to enhance awareness and intention to use ASTs.
- To assess the program's impact on knowledge, attitudes, and perceived stigma related to ASTs.
Main Methods:
- 231 older adults completed AST measures before and after an educational video program.
- Follow-up data were collected from 75 participants after four weeks.
- Hierarchical regression analyses identified predictors of increased intention to use ASTs.
Main Results:
- Participants showed significant improvements in AST knowledge, attitude, and reduced stigma post-program.
- Reduced stigma and greater baseline AST support needs predicted higher intention to use ASTs.
- Stable gains were observed at four-week follow-up, with positive program feedback.
Conclusions:
- Video-based educational programs are effective in increasing awareness and positive perceptions of ASTs.
- These materials can be utilized in clinical and public health settings to promote AST adoption among older adults.