Barriers and facilitators to health technology adoption by older adults with chronic diseases: an integrative systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years, healthcare systems have progressively adopted several technologies enhancing access to healthcare for older adults and support the delivery of efficient and effective care for this specific population. These technologies include both assistive technologies designed to maintain or improve the independence, social participation and functionality of older people at home, as well as health information technology developed to manage long-term conditions. Examples of such technologies include telehealth, wearable devices and mobile health. However, despite the great promise that health technology holds for promoting independent living among older people, its actual implementation remains challenging.

Methods

This study aimed to conduct an integrative sy

SUBMITTER: Bertolazzi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10873991 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature