How Expectations and Trust in Telemedicine Contribute to Older Adults' Sense of Control: An Empirical Study.

ABSTRACT: As numerous nations transition into digital and aging societies, the digital divide has emerged as a significant impediment to older adults' autonomous engagement in the digital society. Enhancing the well-being of elderly individuals through remote medical technology represents a prevailing and prospective trend. Nevertheless, remote medical technology extends beyond the realm of healthcare, offering promise for narrowing the digital divide through the deployment of digital devices and provision of intergenerational support. Therefore, this study investigates the role of trust and expectations in the use of telemedicine, indicating potential pathways for how these products can improve older adults' daily living abilities. Through the construction of a theoretical model, we collected the r

SUBMITTER: Niu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11394832 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature