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Sophie Clohessy1, Christian Kempton1, Kate Ryan2
1WMG, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom.
JMIR Aging
|August 1, 2024
Summary
Older adults are open to digital health for musculoskeletal conditions but distrust technology. Improved communication and quality assurance are needed to build trust and highlight benefits without replacing healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Digital health interventions
- Musculoskeletal health
- Geriatric care
Background:
- Digital technologies offer potential to optimize healthcare, particularly for musculoskeletal conditions.
- Older adults (≥60 years) represent a significant population with musculoskeletal issues, necessitating evaluation of digital platform acceptability in this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore older adults' perceptions of digital platforms for musculoskeletal self-management.
- To gather opinions on real-world digital health examples for this population.
Main Methods:
- Two virtual focus groups were conducted with participants aged 60 years and older.
- Thematic analysis was used to analyze transcribed discussions on digital health experiences and preferences.
Main Results:
- Six themes emerged, including experiences, preference for human contact, access barriers, digital literacy, trust, and technology features.
- While some participants had prior digital health experience, overall trust and quality expectations were low.
- Concerns about replacing in-person consultations were noted, alongside identified benefits.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced communication is crucial to promote digital platform benefits for musculoskeletal self-management, emphasizing they complement, not replace, healthcare professionals.
- Public awareness regarding organizations that verify digital health platform quality is recommended to address trust and quality concerns.
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