Boosting Digital Health Engagement Among Older Adults in Hong Kong: Pilot Pre-Post Study of the Generations Connect Project.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults' utilization of digital health care remains low despite a high demand for regular health services. Easily accessible eHealth interventions designed for older adults are needed.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of an intergenerational, home-based eHealth literacy intervention package on older adults in Hong Kong.

Methods

In this study, 101 older adults (n=64, 63.4% female) with a median age of 80 (IQR 77-85) years received an intergenerational, home-based eHealth literacy intervention package, delivered by trained university student interventionists. The intervention (median 60, IQR 40.8-70 minutes) included personalized guidance on using mobile health apps, QR code scanners and instant messaging, and acces

SUBMITTER: He AWJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12080964 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature