Intention to Use mHealth in Older Adults With Heart Failure.

ABSTRACT:

Background

mHealth, or the use of mobile technology in healthcare, is becoming increasingly common. In heart failure (HF), mHealth has been associated with improved self-management and quality of life. However, it is known that older adults continue to lag behind their younger counterparts when it comes to mobile technology adoption.

Objective

The primary aim of this study was to examine factors that influence intention to use mHealth among older adults with HF.

Methods

An adapted Technology Acceptance Model was used to guide this cross-sectional, correlational study. Convenience sampling was used to identify participants from a large university hospital and online.

Results

A total of 129 older adults with HF participated in the study. Social influence (β = 0.1

SUBMITTER: Cajita MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5573659 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov/Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature