Optimising the provision of health information for older adults across paper and screen formats - A requirement study with content producers and consumers.

ABSTRACT: The global shift toward digital health communication presents both opportunities and challenges for older adults, whose populations is expanding rapidly. This study explored how older adults and health content producers engage with health information across paper and digital formats, and assessed the potential of hybrid approaches such as augmented paper. Two qualitative studies were conducted in Surrey, UK: focus groups with older adults (n = 9) and interviews with public health professionals (n = 6). Data were analysed through content and thematic analysis to identify user requirements. Findings show that older adults continue to value printed materials for familiarity and reliability, but turn to digital formats for timeliness and convenience. Trust in online content, ease of use, and d

SUBMITTER: Ferraz LT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12622786 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature