Diagnostic accuracy of eHealth literacy measurement tools in older adults: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Canada, virtual health care rapidly expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is substantial variability between older adults in terms of digital literacy skills, which precludes equitable participation of some older adults in virtual care. Little is known about how to measure older adults' electronic health (eHealth) literacy, which could help healthcare providers to support older adults in accessing virtual care. Our study objective was to examine the diagnostic accuracy of eHealth literacy tools in older adults.

Methods

We completed a systematic review examining the validity of eHealth literacy tools compared to a reference standard or another tool. We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL/CDSR, PsycINFO and grey literature for articles published from incepti

SUBMITTER: Huang YQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10049781 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature