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Understanding Older Adults' Experiences With Technologies for Health Self-management: Interview Study
Elsy Paola Garcia Reyes1, Ryan Kelly1, George Buchanan1
1School of Computing and Information Systems, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
JMIR Aging
|March 21, 2023
Summary
Older adults use various technologies for health self-management, motivated by health monitoring and future risk prevention. Social influence and ease of use are key enablers, while barriers include cost and trust concerns.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Informatics
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Older adults increasingly use technologies like wearables and telehealth for independent living.
- Motivations and barriers influencing technology adoption among older adults remain underexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify technologies used by older adults for health self-management.
- To understand motivations, enablers, and barriers related to technology use in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Conducted semistructured interviews with 22 older adults.
- Performed in-depth thematic analysis of interview transcripts.
Main Results:
- Participants use diverse technologies (e.g., fitness trackers, telehealth) for health monitoring, activity, and risk management.
- Key enablers include social influence, accessibility, and ease of use; barriers involve information overload, privacy concerns, and technology unfamiliarity.
Conclusions:
- Older adults demonstrate resilience by using technology to prepare for future health decline.
- Social and organizational support are crucial for technology adoption and continued use.
- Findings can inform the development of effective health technologies for older populations.
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