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E-health literacy in older adults: an evolutionary concept analysis
Sun Ok Jung1, Yoon Hee Son2, Eunju Choi1
1College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03760, Republic of Korea.
BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
|February 1, 2022
Summary
This study clarifies e-health literacy in older adults, identifying key attributes like active information seeking and communication. Understanding this concept is crucial for improving health outcomes and quality of life in this demographic.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Informatics
- Nursing Science
Background:
- Internet technologies are vital for older adults' health management, encompassing information seeking, understanding, and application.
- Disparities in e-health literacy significantly impact health outcomes among older adults.
- The precise conceptual definition of e-health literacy in older adults remains unclear in existing literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the concept of e-health literacy among older adults.
- To identify the contexts of e-health literacy within the nursing field.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Rodgers' evolutionary approach to identify concepts, attributes, antecedents, and consequences.
- Conducted a comprehensive literature search across multiple databases including PubMed, CINAHL, and Embase.
- Included 28 studies representing diverse fields, time periods, and cultural contexts.
Main Results:
- Identified three core attributes: active information seeking, two-way interactive communication, and information utilization/sharing.
- Antecedents encompass personal, health, socioeconomic, and cultural factors, alongside internet attitudes.
- Consequences include enhanced health interest, promotion of health behaviors, and more active decision-making.
Conclusions:
- E-health literacy significantly influences the health and quality of life for older adults.
- This study provides a clarified concept and a framework for nursing practice and research.
- Further research is recommended to explore the evolving nature of e-health literacy in this population.
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