A cross sectional study of role of technology in health for middle-aged and older adults in Singapore.

ABSTRACT: Telemedicine has gained popularity due to the increasing use of technology in our lives. However, no studies have explored the demographic factors affecting acceptability, desirability and adherence (ADA) to telemedicine in Singapore. Our study aims to evaluate the level of ADA of telemedicine services within demographic factors and to explore the association of potential demographic factors with the degree of acceptability, desirability and adherence of telemedicine among older adults in Singapore. A cross-sectional study was conducted with Singapore citizens or permanent residents aged 40-99 years, who were able to provide informed consent. Interviewers conducted door-to-door surveys in 67 Blocks of Housing & Development Board flats in Singapore, offering a self-administered electronic q

SUBMITTER: Tan JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11319525 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature