Digital Health Literacy Questionnaire for Older Adults: Instrument Development and Validation Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The integration of digital technology into older adult health and care has enhanced the intelligence of health and older adult care products and services while also transforming how seniors acquire and share health information. Assessing older adults' digital health literacy (DHL) is crucial for developing targeted interventions.

Objective

This study aims to develop and validate a DHL assessment questionnaire for older adults. It also seeks to evaluate the questionnaire's scientific validity and feasibility among community-dwelling older adults in China, providing a reliable tool for assessing their level of DHL.

Methods

A literature review, focus group discussions, and the Delphi method were used to construct the questionnaire item pool and perform item sc

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11966078 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature