Technology use characteristics among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-cultural survey

Elimelech, Ortal Cohen; Ferrante, Simona; Josman, Naomi; Meyer, Sonya; Lunardini, Francesca; Gómez-Raja, Jonathan; Galán, Carmen; Cáceres, Pilar; Sciama, Piera; Gros, Marianne; Vurro, Clodia; Rosenblum, Sara

doi:10.1016/j.techsoc.2022.102080

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“…Study participants also expressed receptiveness to a variety of technology-based options for the delivery of education and support for symptom management. This finding is consistent with current research demonstrating that older adults are open to using a variety of technologies, including immersive virtual reality, for the delivery of education on symptom management so as long as training and support are available 34,37–39 …”

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“…This finding is consistent with current research demonstrating that older adults are open to using a variety of technologies, including immersive virtual reality, for the delivery of education on symptom management so as long as training and support are available. 34,[37][38][39] Our research differs from the existing surgical literature on postoperative symptom burden in several key aspects. First, our research sheds light on not only the detrimental effects of postoperative symptoms on older adults' psychosocial well-being, but also the negative impact on daily engagement in valued life activities after surgery.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 97%

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“It’s Incapacitated me in so Many Ways”

Keny,

Dillon,

Russell

et al. 2023

Annals of Surgery

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Objective: This qualitative study aimed to explore the challenges faced by older adults regarding the postoperative symptom experience following major elective surgery. Background: Although extensively studied in oncology settings, the impact of postoperative symptom burden remains largely underexplored in elective major surgery among older adults. Methods: We employed convenience sampling to recruit adults aged ≥65 years undergoing major elective surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. Semi-structured interviews regarding the surgical experience were conducted at one and three months postoperatively. An inductive qualitative approach was used to identify emerging themes. Symptoms revealed by participants during interviews were also captured. Results: Nineteen participants completed a one-month postoperative interview, and seventeen additionally completed a three-month interview. Three themes emerged: 1) postoperative symptoms significantly impacted valued life activities and psychosocial well-being, 2) participants felt “caught off guard” by the intensity and duration of postoperative symptoms, and 3) participants expressed the need for additional support, resources, and education on symptom management. The most frequently mentioned symptoms were postoperative pain (n=12, 63.1%), gastrointestinal discomfort (n=8, 42.1%), and anxiety/stress (n=8, 42.1%) at one-month post-surgery, compared to pain and depression (both n=6, 35.3%) at three months. Conclusions: Study participants were surprised by the negative impact of postoperative symptoms on their psychosocial well-being and ability to engage in valued life activities. Symptom burden is an important patient-reported outcome that should be assessed postoperatively. Interventions to minimize postoperative symptom burden in older adults could optimize quality of life and participation in meaningful activities during surgical recovery.

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confidence: 89%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 97%

“It’s Incapacitated me in so Many Ways”

Keny,

Dillon,

Russell

et al. 2023

Annals of Surgery

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“…Seniors have comorbidities regularly, demanding continual monitoring to maintain optimum health (Kirwan et al 2020 ). Wearable technology enhances the quality of life for older adults by facilitating healthier lifestyle choices (Elimelech et al 2022 ; Popescu 2014 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Assessing the older population acceptance of healthcare wearable in a developing Country: an extended PMT model

Khan

2023

J. of Data, Inf. and Manag.

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Wearable healthcare devices (HWDs) got prominence, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aiming to know the proliferation of the HWDS, this study tries to evaluate the intentions of the old-age population to use the devices. To this end, the protection motivation theory (PMT) coupled with health information accuracy, perceived novelty, perceived ease of use, hedonic motivation, health anxiety, and health consciousness were investigated as predictors of HWDs among senior Pakistani citizens. A total of 310 participants who knew how the smartwatches could be used as a health monitoring device, were surveyed to empirically test the model. The required data were then analyzed using structural equation modeling. The findings reveal that the protective, utilitarian, and personal attributes of HWDs play a significant role in choosing the HWDs. While addressing their healthcare issues, senior citizens are highly receptive to perceived usefulness, accurate information accuracy, self-efficacy, perceived severity, health consciousness, and perceived vulnerability during COVID-19. These factors have a positive impact on their willingness to use HWDs. The study educates healthcare management and users to focus on the determining factors that can enhance the use of HWDs.

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“…Technology acceptance by seniors has been shown to be highly dependent on the local context [28]. Previous research has been mostly focused on health, nutrition, illness and loneliness, [29,30] so more research is needed to learn about local contexts and usages for active and agentic ageing.…”

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Active ageing with digital technology: seniors' usages and attitudes

Ramírez¹,

Tur²,

Fernández³

2022

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In today's society active ageing involves not only good physical and mental health but also quality of life and well-being, as well as social inclusion. Social participation requires digital technology for which seniors need to have both the material means and the opportunities to use technology and develop attitudes. The aim of this study is to find out about their uses and, especially, attitudes. To this end, a questionnaire including a scale of attitudes towards the use of technology (TAQ), was created, validated and subsequently answered by 182 people in Ibiza (Spain). The results show that just over a third of the participants have digital devices, and that the most frequent uses are to communicate with friends and family and keep informed. As for attitudes towards technology, data show that there are no differences between sexes and that those living with others, of younger ages and with higher levels of education have more positive attitudes. Conclusions reflect on the need to support seniors’ digital skills in order to enhance their agency and cultural capital for society.

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Technology use characteristics among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-cultural survey

Cited by 28 publications

References 46 publications

“It’s Incapacitated me in so Many Ways”

“It’s Incapacitated me in so Many Ways”

Assessing the older population acceptance of healthcare wearable in a developing Country: an extended PMT model

Active ageing with digital technology: seniors' usages and attitudes

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