Digital health interventions for healthy ageing: a qualitative user evaluation and ethical assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital health technologies are being increasingly developed with the aim of allowing older adults to maintain functional independence throughout the old age, a process known as healthy ageing. Such digital health technologies for healthy ageing are expected to mitigate the socio-economic effects of population ageing and improve the quality of life of older people. However, little is known regarding the views and needs of older people regarding these technologies.

Aim

The aim of this study was to explore the views, needs and perceptions of community-dwelling older adults regarding the use of digital health technologies for healthy ageing.

Method

Face-to-face, in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with community-dwelling older adults (median age 79.

SUBMITTER: Ienca M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8252216 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature