Learning in Later Years in the Lifelong Learning Trajectory

Brink, Satya

doi:10.1080/15350770.2017.1260391

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“…Other studies in different populations have shown high usage of Interaktor [ 17 – 19 ]. The high usage in the current study may also reflect older people’s interest in using new technology, which is in line with other studies pointing out that using new technology can prompt learning in older people [ 44 ]. Another reason for the high usage may be the trust the older people had in the homecare nurses when asked to participate in the study.…”

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“…The improvement in health literacy for the older people in the current study may be due to the fact that the included information and links to websites were specifically targeted to an older population [30]. When information is adapted to older people's situation and interests, the likelihood is that it will be used [44]. Another explanation for the improved health literacy could be the instant access to health information in a new way that Interaktor provided.…”

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An app for supporting older people receiving home care – usage, aspects of health and health literacy: a quasi-experimental study

Göransson

Wengström

Nyman

et al. 2020

BMC Med Inform Decis Mak

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Background During the last decade, there has been an increase in studies describing use of mHealth, using smartphones with apps, in the healthcare system by a variety of populations. Despite this, few interventions including apps are targeting older people receiving home care. Developing mobile technology to its full potential of being interactive in real time remains a challenge. The current study is part of a larger project for identifying and managing health concerns via an app by using real-time data. The aim of the study was to describe older people’s usage of an app and to evaluate the impact of usage on aspects of health and health literacy over time. Methods A quasi-experimental design was employed. Seventeen older people self-reported health concerns via Interaktor twice a week for 3-months and answered questionnaires at baseline, the end of the intervention and at a 6–month follow-up. Logged data on app usage and data on Sense of Coherence, Health Index, Nutrition Form for the Elderly, Geriatric Depression Scale-20, Swedish Communicative and Critical Health Literacy and Swedish Functional Health Literacy were collected and analysed using descriptive and non-parametric inferential statistics. Results The median usage of the app as intended was 96%. Pain was one of the most reported health concerns and was also the health concern that triggered an alert (n = 33). The older people’s communicative and critical health literacy improved significantly over time. Regarding the scores of Sense of Coherence, Health Index, Nutritional Form for the Elderly, Geriatric Depression Scale-20 and Swedish Functional Health Literacy scale, there were no significant differences over time. Conclusions The high app usage showed that an app may be a suitable tool for some older people living alone and receiving home care. The results indicate that the usage of Interaktor can support older people by significantly improving their communicative and critical health literacy. Aspects of health were not shown to be affected by the usage of the app. Further research with larger sample is needed for evaluation the effect on health literacy, and which aspects of health of importance to support by an app.

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An app for supporting older people receiving home care – usage, aspects of health and health literacy: a quasi-experimental study

Göransson

Wengström

Nyman

et al. 2020

BMC Med Inform Decis Mak

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“…Lifelong learning and its role as a catalyst for a healthier and more socially engaged life in old age has been documented in many research articles [5]. In brief, older adult learning was found to play a key role in health and psychological wellbeing [4,6]; gaining new knowledge and skills for adjustment to old age and the rapidly changing world [7,8]; helping older adults to acquire social and economic resources [9][10][11]; and improving social relations with same-aged or older/younger peers [12,13].…”

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A Case Study of Active Aging through Lifelong Learning: Psychosocial Interpretation of Older Adult Participation in Evening Schools in Korea

Choi

Cho

2021

IJERPH

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Lifelong learning is a key element of the conceptual framework of active aging. To understand how older adults experience active aging through participation in lifelong learning, the authors conducted a qualitative case study. The research participants were older adult learners attending evening schools aiming to pass the equivalency examination. Data were collected primarily using semi-structured interviews with five older adult learners, and additional data were collected from relevant documents. Data analysis and thematic discussion provided insights into how older adults experience active aging by participating in lifelong learning. Data analysis identified themes of overcoming limited education, taking the equivalency examination, and evolving goals. Thematic discussion revealed that older adults began learning to meet deficiency needs; however, they developed their goals after attending evening schools and passing the equivalency examination. In addition, lifelong learning is an indispensable element of active aging not only because learning is good for older adults’ wellbeing, as reported in the literature, but also because older adults become more active in the systemic change of their environment and in the setting goals for their lives.

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“…A ALV preconiza o lidar com um mundo em rápida mudança; atualizar conhecimentos e capacidades; desenvolver capacidades para trabalhar; aprender a utilizar as novas tecnologias para benefício pessoal e público; e resolver problemas novos. Assim, a ALV pode assegurar às pessoas com mais idade a aquisição de competências para o seu desenvolvimento pessoal, o seu envolvimento cívico e a sua participação social (BRINK, 2017).…”

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2019

Instrumento: Rev. Est. e Pesq. em Educação

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Neste artigo propomo-nos realizar uma revisão da literatura sobre a implementação de programas intergeracionais mediados pelas TIC referenciados em bases de dados. Foram utilizados dezassete artigos de diversas bases de dados que contemplam os tema-chave a abordar. Posteriormente foram desenvolvidas as subcategorias que resultaram da análise dos trabalhos: envelhecimento ativo e aprendizagem ao longo da vida; TIC e aprendizagem intergeracional; e TIC e aproximação familiar. A análise dos dados demonstra que a aplicação de programas intergeracionais mediados pelas TIC contribui para solidificar processos de aprendizagem e alterar a perceção tanto dos mais novos como dos mais velhos em relação à outra geração, contribuindo para a aproximação familiar, especialmente, nas famílias separadas por grandes distâncias.

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Learning in Later Years in the Lifelong Learning Trajectory

Cited by 11 publications

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An app for supporting older people receiving home care – usage, aspects of health and health literacy: a quasi-experimental study

An app for supporting older people receiving home care – usage, aspects of health and health literacy: a quasi-experimental study

A Case Study of Active Aging through Lifelong Learning: Psychosocial Interpretation of Older Adult Participation in Evening Schools in Korea

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