Older adults' needs and preferences for a nutrition education digital health solution: A participatory design study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global population is ageing rapidly and there is a need for strategies to promote health and wellbeing among older adults. Nutrition knowledge is a key predictor of dietary intake; therefore, effective educational programmes are urgently required to rectify poor dietary patterns. Digital health technologies provide a viable option for delivering nutrition education that is cost-effective and widely accessible. However, few technologies have been developed to meet the unique needs and preferences of older adults.

Objective

The aim of this study was to explore technology use among older adults and qualitatively determine the content needs and design preferences for an online nutrition education resource tailored to older adult consumers in Australia.

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SUBMITTER: Turner A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10734207 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature