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Most older adults want to stay active during hospitalization and are willing to use mobile health (mHealth) apps for mobility reminders. These findings support mHealth interventions to reduce hospitalization-associated disability (HAD) in older patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Digital Health
  • Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Hospitalization-associated disability (HAD) significantly impacts older adults' recovery and independence.
  • Mobile health (mHealth) apps offer potential to promote physical activity and mitigate HAD during hospital stays.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess older adults' readiness and willingness to use mHealth apps for physical activity promotion during hospitalization.
  • To identify factors associated with willingness to use mHealth mobility apps among hospitalized older adults.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving patients aged 65 and older admitted to a general medical unit.
  • Surveys assessed perceptions of physical activity, mobile device familiarity, and willingness to use a hypothetical mHealth app.
  • Digital literacy was evaluated via a practical task (setting a mobile device alarm).

Main Results:

  • 81% of older adults preferred to stay active, 83% owned a mobile device, and 55% were willing to use an mHealth app.
  • Willingness to use mHealth apps correlated with higher comorbidity scores, higher education levels, and greater mobile device comfort.
  • Willing participants demonstrated significantly higher success rates in the digital literacy task (63% vs. 13%).

Conclusions:

  • A majority of older hospitalized adults are willing and capable of using mHealth apps for mobility reminders.
  • Findings support the development of mHealth interventions to decrease HAD in acute care settings for older adults.