Understanding Digital Literacy of Persons With Dementia and Their Caregivers: A Scoping Review and an Evolutionary Concept Analysis of Empirical Studies
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Digital literacy in dementia care involves technology skills and critical thinking, influenced by support systems and individual traits. Understanding these factors improves technology acceptance and digital equity for persons with dementia.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Health Informatics
- Digital Health
Background
- Digital literacy is crucial for accessing health information and utilizing technology.
- Persons with dementia and their caregivers face unique challenges in digital environments.
- Existing literature lacks a comprehensive conceptualization of digital literacy in dementia care.
Purpose Of The Study
- To systematically review and analyze the concept of digital literacy in the context of dementia care.
- To identify antecedents, attributes, and consequences of digital literacy for persons with dementia and their caregivers.
- To inform the design of technology-mediated interventions for this population.
Main Methods
- A scoping review of 22 empirical studies was conducted.
- A concept analysis was performed to define digital literacy.
- The review examined digital literacy across home, assisted living, and long-term care settings.
Main Results
- Three antecedents were identified: technology-enhanced support, individual characteristics, and sociodemographic factors.
- Two key attributes emerged: technological skills and critical thinking for evaluating health information.
- Consequences include technology acceptance, psychosocial impacts, and promotion of digital equity.
Conclusions
- Digital literacy is multifaceted, encompassing skills, individual factors, and societal influences.
- Findings provide a framework for developing effective technology-mediated interventions in dementia care.
- Further research is needed to standardize terminology and assess end-user digital literacy levels.
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