Perceived benefits of digital health and social services among older adults: A population-based cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to describe the benefits of digital health and social services perceived by older adults and to examine factors associated with perceiving these benefits. Several factors related to (a) sociodemographic characteristics, (b) area of residence, (c) physical, cognitive, psychological, and social functioning, and (d) Internet use, were examined.

Methods

The present sample included 8019 respondents aged between 75 and 99 years. The inverse probability weighting method was used to correct for bias. Linear regression analyses were used to examine the associations.

Results

The ease of use of the services regardless of the time and location was perceived as the most beneficial. Convenient distance to local health or social services (paramete

SUBMITTER: Kainiemi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10259144 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature