eHealth Platforms to Promote Autonomous Life and Active Aging: A Scoping Review.

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Digital Health
• Public Health

Background:

• eHealth platforms are increasingly utilized to support older adults.
• These technologies aim to foster independent lifestyles, enhance social participation, and improve overall well-being.
• The integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) aligns with the principles of Smart Healthy and Age-Friendly Environments.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a scoping review mapping eHealth platforms designed for autonomous living and active aging.
• To identify the domains of intervention and assessed outcomes of these platforms.

Main Methods:

• The review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and the PRISMA-ScR checklist.
• A comprehensive literature search was performed across multiple databases including MEDLINE, CINAHL Complete, Scopus, Cochrane, SciELO, DART-Europe, CAPES, and MedNar.
• Fourteen studies met the inclusion criteria for the review.

Main Results:

• The review synthesized information on various eHealth platforms.
• Key findings detail the intervention areas and outcome measures evaluated in studies implementing these platforms.
• The identified platforms are designed to promote active living among older adults.

Conclusions:

• eHealth platforms show significant potential in promoting active aging and autonomous lifestyles for older adults.
• Further research can leverage this synthesis to develop and refine technologies for age-friendly environments.
• The findings support the role of digital health in enhancing social inclusion and participation for the aging population.