Wearables are a viable digital health tool for older Indigenous adults living remotely in Australia (research).

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Health programs for Indigenous people are most effective, acceptable, and sustainable when Indigenous perspectives are prioritized. Codesign builds on Indigenous people's creativity and propensity to experiment with new technologies and ensures research is designed and implemented in a culturally safe and respectful manner. Limited research has focused on older Indigenous people as partners in digital health. No research has focused on the acceptability and feasibility of older Indigenous people using wearables for heart health monitoring. This study provides insights into the acceptability and feasibility for ≥55-year-old Indigenous people living in remote locations to use wearables (watches and patches) to detect atrial fibrillation (AF) and high blood pressure.

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SUBMITTER: Henson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11363237 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature