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Connie Schumacher1, Grace Pyatt1, Fabrice Mowbray2
1Department of Nursing, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
Background:
Digital health tools can significantly contribute to the continuum of care and support for persons with their self-management role. Despite the increasing adoption of digital health tools, little is known about the uptake and comfort of use among older persons.
Methods:
A mixed methods design was used to assess the feasibility and utility of the check-up (CU), a self-administered digital health assessment for older persons. For the older person, qualitative interviews and de-identified CU assessment data were collected. A focus group was held to gain the health provider perspective.
Results:
A total of 32 online CU assessments were completed, and 17 individuals participated in interviews. Three main themes were identified: digital literacy and accessibility, communication of risk and role within the circle of care.
Conclusion:
Self-administered digital assessments are feasible for older adults. Strategies for adoption should focus on accessibility and collaboration with health professionals to maximise utility and understanding of assessment results.
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