The Impact of Depression and Leisure Activities on E-Health Literacy Among Older Adults: A Cross-Cultural Study in the EU and Japan
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
22(3), P. 403 - 403
Published: March 10, 2025
Health
services
through
digital
technologies
(e-health)
offer
a
promising
solution,
but
some
older
adults
may
encounter
difficulties
in
utilizing
these
resources
due
to
varying
levels
of
e-health
literacy.
This
study
investigated
the
relationship
between
depression,
leisure
activities,
and
literacy
among
EU
Japan
using
cross-sectional
data
from
e-ViTA
baseline
survey.
Findings
revealed
that
depression
was
negatively
associated
with
both
regions
(EU:
β
=
−0.54,
95%
confidence
interval
(CI):
−0.79,
−0.28;
Japan:
β=
−0.24,
95%CI:
−0.46,
−0.02).
Leisure
activities
were
positively
only
(β
0.55,
0.23,
0.87).
Moreover,
appeared
partially
mediate
group.
These
results
highlight
need
address
mental
health
issues
promote
improve
adults,
emphasizing
tailored
interventions
for
different
cultural
contexts.
Language: Английский
Identification of ethical issues on the use of robotic coaching solutions in older adults and practice recommendations: a narrative review (Preprint)
Journal of Medical Internet Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26, P. e48126 - e48126
Published: March 12, 2024
Background
Technological
advances
in
robotics,
artificial
intelligence,
cognitive
algorithms,
and
internet-based
coaches
have
contributed
to
the
development
of
devices
capable
responding
some
challenges
resulting
from
demographic
aging.
Numerous
studies
explored
use
robotic
coaching
solutions
(RCSs)
for
supporting
healthy
behaviors
older
adults
shown
their
benefits
regarding
quality
life
functional
independence
at
home.
However,
RCSs
by
individuals
who
are
potentially
vulnerable
raises
many
ethical
questions.
Establishing
an
framework
guide
development,
use,
evaluation
practices
seems
highly
pertinent.
Objective
The
objective
this
paper
was
highlight
issues
related
health
care
purposes
among
draft
recommendations
researchers
professionals
interested
using
adults.
Methods
We
conducted
a
narrative
review
literature
identify
publications
including
analysis
dimension
used
qualitative
methodology
inspired
Health
Technology
Assessment
model.
included
all
article
types
such
as
theoretical
papers,
research
studies,
reviews
dealing
with
or
implementation
these
general
population,
particularly
adults,
sector
published
after
2011
either
English
French.
performed
between
August
December
2021
PubMed,
CINAHL,
Embase,
Scopus,
Web
Science,
IEEE
Explore,
SpringerLink,
PsycINFO
databases.
Selected
were
analyzed
European
Network
Core
Model
(version
3.0)
around
5
topics:
benefit-harm
balance,
autonomy,
privacy,
justice
equity,
legislation.
Results
In
25
analyzed,
most
cited
concerns
risk
accidents,
lack
reliability,
loss
control,
deception,
social
isolation,
data
confidentiality,
liability
case
safety
problems.
Recommendations
collecting
opinion
target
users,
consent,
training
RCSs.
Proper
management,
anonymization,
encryption
appeared
be
essential
protect
RCS
users’
personal
data.
Conclusions
Our
supports
interest
because
potential
contribution
individuals’
well-being.
This
highlights
linked
health-related
goals.
Future
should
consider
organizational
consequences
influence
cultural
socioeconomic
specificities
context
experimentation.
suggest
implementing
scalable
regulatory
accompany
various
aspects
technology,
individual,
legal
aspects.
Language: Английский
A Tailor-Made Web Lab for Older Adults: User-Centered Redesign of a Cognitive Stimulation Platform Based on User Experience
International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 12
Published: Dec. 4, 2024
The
increasing
availability
of
technology-mediated
cognitive
stimulation
tools
is
evident
in
the
contemporary
landscape.
However,
acceptance
these
by
older
adults
not
always
satisfactory.
One
reasons
that
some
were
designed
with
perspective
adult
users.
In
light
this,
user-centered
design
assumes
paramount
importance
enhancing
technology
adherence.
This
paper
aims
to
elucidate
redesign
process
a
web
lab
(LABPSI)
from
user
experience
and
based
on
design,
intending
improve
accessibility
appeal
for
adults,
targeted
end
Objective
subjective
measures
recorded
both
before
after
assess
changes
participant
performance
acceptance.
study
included
healthy
mild
impairment
participants.
Both
groups
demonstrated
improved
following
redesign.
These
findings
suggest
process,
guided
perspective,
results
technologically
satisfactory
product
tailored
intended
users,
this
case,
adults.
Language: Английский