Strategies for Supporting Older Adults in Engaging with mHealth Interventions for Physical Activity: A Rapid Review (Preprint) DOI
Ronie Walters, Gözde Özakinci

Published: Sept. 12, 2024

BACKGROUND By 2035, the UK is projected to have over 21% of population aged 65 and above, prompting a re-evaluation old-age support. The aging challenges traditional dependency models, emphasizing importance maintaining healthy behaviours social Being physically active in older age has been shown reduce need for support populations. While digital behaviour interventions can be effective, adults may lag skills technology use. OBJECTIVE primary aim this rapid review identify strategies engage with app becoming more active. METHODS PubMed was searched full text articles published peer reviewed journals focused on experiences (aged 50 or over) using smartphones. Eligible papers included both qualitative quantitative studies (of any design) reporting data. Quality appraisal utilized Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklists. A narrative synthesis approach combined evidence deductive based COM-B logic model Theoretical Domains Framework. RESULTS 135 unique were screened 27 retrieved evaluation. 7 2 427 participants (range 9 – 138) 92. 94 findings aggregated into 14 categories then 6 themes which corresponded all aspects change. highlight actionable points developers, utilizing Results showed that motivation, influenced by automatic reflective factors, crucial, concerns like fear being scammed, anxiety about doing something wrong breaking device, addressed through clear training Opportunity involves physical access support, affordability, multi-platform options, referral pathway make accessible. Leveraging existing trusted relationships such as organisations healthcare professionals. vital, ongoing Capability hindered lack understanding benefits usage. Developers are advised implement staged programs involve development address psychological capability challenges, considering decreased sensory abilities manual dexterity. CONCLUSIONS integrates from various areas m-health, apps, literacy, computer training, providing recommendations developers working adults. However, limitations include reliance single database (PubMed) focus specific health conditions, potentially differing Despite these limitations, reveal high degree consensus across themes. CLINICALTRIAL Not applicable.

Language: Английский

Assessment of Digital Capabilities by 9 Countries in the Alliance for Healthy Cities Using AI: Cross-Sectional Analysis DOI Creative Commons
Hocheol Lee

JMIR Formative Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 9, P. e62935 - e62935

Published: Feb. 7, 2025

The Alma-Ata Declaration of 1978 initiated a global focus on universal health, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) through healthy cities policies. concept emerged at 1984 Toronto "Beyond Care" conference, leading to WHO's first pilot project in Lisbon 1986. WHO continues support regional city networks, emphasizing digital transformation and data-driven health management era. This study explored capabilities within framework transformation, focusing member countries Asian Forum Healthy Cities. It examined cities' preparedness policy needs for transitioning health. A cross-sectional survey was conducted 9 countries-Australia, Cambodia, China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Vietnam-from August 1 September 21, 2023. 6-section SPIRIT (setting approach sustainability; political commitment, policy, community participation; information innovation; resources research; infrastructure intersectoral; training) checklist modified assess capabilities. With input from 3 experts, revised capabilities, renaming "healthy city" "digital city." tool comprises 8 sections with 33 items. leveraged ChatGPT (version 4.0; OpenAI, Microsoft), accessed via Python (Python Software Foundation) application programming interface. openai library installed, an interface key entered use 4.0). "GPT-4 Turbo" model command applied. qualitative analysis collected data 5 experts group deep-discussions. results indicate that these should establish networks committees sustainable cities. Cambodia showed lowest access electricity (70%) significant disparities. Efforts sustain initiatives varied, such as Korea telemedicine, while China aimed build comprehensive database, highlighting need tailored strategies promoting Life expectancy highest Republic Japan (both 84 y). Access remaining having had 95% or higher access. internet rate Malaysia (97.4%), followed (97.2%), Australia (96.2%), (82.9%). highlights importance big policies personal protection systems. Collaborative efforts across sectors effective implementation findings suggest effectiveness is diminished without adequate literacy among managers users, suggesting improve literacy.

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The Effect of A Digital Financial Literacy on Financial Performance of Msmes: A Quasi-Experimental Study Supporting SDG DOI Creative Commons
Romauli Nainggolan,

Metta Padmalia,

Rismawati Br Sitepu

et al.

Journal of Lifestyle and SDGs Review, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(3), P. e03817 - e03817

Published: Feb. 20, 2025

Objective: The objective of this study is to examine the impact a digital financial literacy program on performance micro, small, and medium enterprises in West Java North Sumatra. aim evaluate effectiveness improving outcomes for MSMEs owners, thereby contributing SDG goal 8 (Decent Work Economic Growth). Theoretical Framework: This research grounded theories literacy. Key frameworks include six dimensions literacy: knowledge, practical know-how, awareness, decision-making, self-protection. These provide robust basis assessing intervention's impact. Method: A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving 107 owners who use QRIS as payment tool. sample divided into treatment group (n=54, Medan, Sumatra) control (n=53, Gresik, Java). intervention included weekly sessions covering dimensions. Data were collected via pre- post-tests, analyzed using paired t-tests independent t-tests, with 5% significance threshold. Results Discussion: reveals that there no significant differences pre-test scores between groups. However, showed increase compared post-test. experimental demonstrated greater improvement among Sumatra those Java. Research Implications: highlights need targeted programs boost MSME reduce disparities. It supports by emphasizing sustainable micro-enterprises enhance economic productivity. Policymakers should promote tailored training collaborative technology adoption. Originality/Value: By testing multi-dimensional within an Indonesian context, underscores critical role fostering inclusive growth.

Language: Английский

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Grand Challenges of Smart Technology for Older Adults DOI Creative Commons
Jia Zhou,

Gavriel Salvendy,

Walter R. Boot

et al.

International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 43

Published: Feb. 26, 2025

Smart devices, systems, and services are transforming various aspects of daily life, offering new opportunities for the well-being older adults. This article explores grand challenges associated with evolving smart technology aged population. Based on collective effort 13 experts, their insights were categorized into six adults: DISUSE (underutilization technology), USE (user knowledge, goal complexity, risk-potential tradeoff), MISUSE (overreliance ABUSE (in appropriate application TIME (evolving relationship between adults DOMAIN (potential barriers use in health, home, work). Each challenge is further elaborated through its components or emerging issues, leading to implications elderly-friendly technology. Addressing these requires collaborative efforts ensure that effectively enhances active healthy aging.

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A meta-analysis of technology use and cognitive aging DOI
Jared F. Benge, Michael K. Scullin

Nature Human Behaviour, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 14, 2025

Language: Английский

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Innovation and Optimization Logic of Grassroots Digital Governance in China under Digital Empowerment and Digital Sustainability DOI Open Access
Junjie Li, Guohui Zhan, Xin Dai

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(24), P. 16470 - 16470

Published: Dec. 8, 2022

In the digital age, resources are naturally sustainable, and they have become basic technologies platforms by which to maintain sustainable development of social economy. At a time when global epidemic prevention control becoming increasingly dynamic, empowerment has tool promote economic development. terms empowerment, grassroots most critical urgent link strengthen. this study, literature analysis using CiteSpace NVivo software shows that research prospects governance broad, but there is lack communication cooperation between subjects, cooperative network close benign interaction not been formed. There many hot topics in research, mainly focusing on five aspects: digitalization, governance, technology, countryside. The theme these papers changing technology “digital intelligence governance”. These characteristics problems correspond practice at level China. Therefore, theory Chinese we must adhere problem-oriented principle take “problem-driven” as logic governance. same time, it necessary consider complexity China’s communities stages principles integrated collaborative innovation, “mixed governance” main Generally speaking, should realize optimization innovation from three aspects, namely, strengthening integration systems, improving ability solve advancing transformation with incremental logic.

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Internet Use for Health-Related Purposes among Older People in Thailand: An Analysis of Nationwide Cross-Sectional Data DOI Creative Commons

Kittisak Robru,

Prasongchai Setthasuravich,

Aphisit Pukdeewut

et al.

Informatics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. 55 - 55

Published: July 28, 2024

As the global population ages, understanding digital health behaviors of older adults becomes increasingly crucial. In Thailand, where elderly is rapidly growing, examining how individuals use internet for health-related purposes can provide valuable insights enhancing healthcare accessibility and engagement. This study investigates among in focusing on socio-demographic factors influencing this behavior. Utilizing cross-sectional data from “Thailand Internet User Behavior Survey 2022”, which includes responses 4652 adults, employs descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, logistic regression analysis. The results reveal that approximately 10.83% purposes. analysis shows higher income (AOR = 1.298, p 0.030), level education (degree education: AOR 1.814, < 0.001), skilled occupations 2.003, residence an urban area 3.006, greater confidence (very confident: 3.153, 0.001) are significantly associated with a likelihood using Gender age did not show significant differences use, indicating relatively gender-neutral age-consistent landscape. Significant regional were observed, northeastern region showing markedly propensity 2.249, compared to northern region. Meanwhile, eastern 0.489, 0.018) showed lower odds. These findings underscore need targeted policies enhance engagement emphasizing importance improving literacy, expanding infrastructure, addressing region-specific initiatives.

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The experiences of daily smartphone use among older adults in Brazil: A grounded theory analysis DOI Creative Commons
Adriana Martins Gallo, Carlos Laranjeira, Juliane Pagliari Araújo

et al.

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(15), P. e35120 - e35120

Published: July 26, 2024

Digital inclusion of older people is an important agenda for the future and well-being population, as it represents a form social with significant gains healthy aging. The present study aimed to understand experiences Brazilian adults who use smartphones implications in their daily lives.

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Innovation in Digital Health Interventions for Frailty and Sarcopenia DOI Open Access
Yuki Kato, Ryota Sakamoto,

Asuka Hori

et al.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(6), P. 2341 - 2341

Published: March 17, 2023

Today, the challenges of an aging society are primarily seen in frailty, sarcopenia, and impaired functionality [...].

Language: Английский

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The impact of internet use in the digital age on the subjective well-being of older adults -- an empirical study based on CGSS2021 data DOI Creative Commons
Lei Jin,

Zebo Zhang,

Feiyue Jing

et al.

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(11), P. e21528 - e21528

Published: Oct. 31, 2023

The main objective of this study is the effect Internet use on subjective well-being older adults. Based China General Social Survey 2021 cross-sectional data, 11 variables were selected from perspective sociology and demography. These include one dependent variable, three independent variables, seven control variables. A binary logistic model was used to effects dimensions in digital age (independent variables) elderly (dependent variable) with as research object (N = 1836). results revealed that (P < 0.001, Exp(B) 1.567), information sources 1.695), frequency 0.858) had significant their well-being. To improve era, paper proposes following suggestions countermeasures: 1) strengthen infrastructure for create an "Internet + elderly" model; 2) formulate relevant protective policies promote among elderly; 3) regulate access maintain a balance between virtual real world. Conclusion: thoughtful digitalization approach can ensure they keep up times, bridge "digital divide" generations, extend working lives, enhance This has some limitations. only China, while every country world have certain differences or conditions.

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Analysis of the Impact of Digital Literacy on Life Satisfaction (2019- 2022) for Older Adults in South Korea: A National Community-Based Panel Study DOI Creative Commons
Hocheol Lee

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 9, 2024

Abstract This study analyzed the effects of digital literacy on life satisfaction in older adults aged 65 years and above modern day Korea. It utilized raw data from 2019–2022 Report Digital Divide, an annual survey conducted by Korean Ministry Science Information Communications Technology. A total 4,216 participants were assessed 2019–2022. Correlation between was using Pearson correlation analysis polynomial linear regression analysis. Life significantly positively correlated with access, competency, utilization all years. In 2019, participants’ score rose 0.15 every one-point increase competency. further 0.035 2020, 0.030 2021, 0.116 2022. consistently each year Of three main elements, competency had strongest impact information, income, education level also impacted satisfaction. While improved steadily 2019 to 2022, it remains below 50% for Korea’s adult population. Further efforts are required improve subsequent among

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