The information needs and behaviour of the Egyptian elderly living in care homes: An exploratory study

Mansour, Essam

doi:10.1177/0340035221991563

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“…Hyvari et al ( 2022 ) evaluated the utility of activity sensors in identifying behavioural activity patterns of elderly home caregivers, and the results showed that behavioural activity patterns could be easily identified from motion sensor data. Many studies, such as Steinbach ( 2017 ), Guo and Willner ( 2016 ), van Tilburg and Fokkema ( 2021 ), and Mansour ( 2021 ) and their references, have investigated elderly care problems in different countries.…”

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Environmental assessment of regional cooperative elderly care: a case study of the Yangtze River Delta

Wang

Chen

Peng

2023

Econ Change Restruct

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In the post-COVID-19 era of green economic recovery, this paper analyses the elderly care environment of cities in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region and investigates the future development direction of the elderly care industry based on comparative advantages and resource endowment. Firstly, an evaluation index system of the elderly care environment is constructed, then the entropy weight method is used to calculate the weight, and finally the comprehensive evaluation index of the elderly care environment in each city is obtained by weighted calculation. The development directions of the elderly care industry for each city in the YRD region are proposed based on the results. The study shows that the suitable development direction of the elderly care industry differs among cities. Cities suitable for residential elderly care are mainly distributed in the central and western regions, cities fit for the leisure and tourism of elderly care are mainly located in the southeast, and cities suitable for the treatment and rehabilitation of elderly care are mainly provincial capitals and cities with better economic development levels. Additionally, Wenzhou City in Zhejiang Province is eligible for the development of a comprehensive elderly care industry.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Environmental assessment of regional cooperative elderly care: a case study of the Yangtze River Delta

Wang

Chen

Peng

2023

Econ Change Restruct

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“…A study conducted by Mansour on the information needs and behavior of elderly individuals living in care homes in Egypt offers valuable insights into the unique challenges encountered by this demographic. The aforementioned study can serve as a foundation for developing targeted interventions aimed at improving their health outcomes (13).…”

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The Information Needs and Seeking Behavior of Elderly Patients in Educational and Therapeutic Hospitals: Unveiling Barriers to Information Accessibility

Siamian,

Shahrabi,

Balaghafari

2023

J Nurs Midwifery Sci

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Background: With the aging population on the rise, it becomes increasingly important for healthcare providers and policymakers to grasp the preferences of elderly patients when it comes to seeking health information. Such understanding can pave the way for tailored interventions aimed at enhancing health literacy and encouraging healthy behaviors among older adults. Objectives: This study sought to investigate the information needs and seeking behavior of elderly patients in educational and therapeutic hospitals while also identifying the barriers that hinder these patients’ access to relevant information sources. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 200 older adults who were hospitalized in educational and therapeutic hospitals in Sari, located in northern Iran, within 2018 to 2020. The data collection tool consisted of a researcher-made questionnaire with four sections: demographic information, health information needs, health information-seeking behavior (HISB), and barriers to finding information. The questionnaire’s reliability was validated, and the chi-square test was employed to explore the association between demographic variables and barriers to information retrieval. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software (version 24). Results: The key demographic characteristics influencing HISB among older patients included age (70 - 79 years), gender (female), educational level (illiterate), and employment status (housewife). The primary health information needs of older patients encompassed staying updated with current health news, seeking information from nurses and allied healthcare staff, and encountering obstacles in accessing information due to a lack of internet literacy. The most pronounced associations between demographics and HISB among older patients were observed in educational level, employment status, and reliance on newspapers and magazines. Moreover, significant associations existed between age groups and seeking support from groups, family, relatives, and friends in addition to using brochures, books, internet resources, short message service (SMS), and radio/television. Conclusions: Elderly patients often encounter challenges in accessing health information due to their limited internet skills. To assist older adults in navigating and utilizing the Internet more effectively, it is crucial to identify trustworthy online sources and bolster their confidence in using the Internet. Healthcare professionals can contribute to the well-being of older adult patients by providing access to current health news, delivering educational programs tailored to individuals with lower levels of education, and offering alternative sources of information for patients who lack internet access.

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Who Are They? Redefining Demarcation of Research Participant Characteristics and Related Conceptualizations

Fourie,

Agarwal,

Bothma

et al. 2024

Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Tech

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In any research that involves people, whether as respondents or participants, demarcation of their characteristics is crucial for necessary context. These can include their roles (e.g., patient, caregiver), relationships (e.g., partner), and demographics such as age range, [dis]ability, ethnicity, gender, language, race, socio‐economic group or geographic region. Yet, despite this need for precision, terminology used for demarcation is often treated as intuitive (“y'know”). For example, age demarcations seem to be obvious but are often laden with vagueness, lack of standardization, and/or acknowledgement of differences in age ranges. Some demarcations might also be influenced by country norms or by disciplinary interpretations (e.g., legal vs medical). Considering the emphasis on respect for diversity and the need for rigor in research it seems timely to open a discussion of the many questions to be answered when demarcating characteristics of research participants. Using examples, this panel will explore some applications and definitions of demarcations.

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The information needs and behaviour of the Egyptian elderly living in care homes: An exploratory study

Cited by 4 publications

References 15 publications

Environmental assessment of regional cooperative elderly care: a case study of the Yangtze River Delta

Environmental assessment of regional cooperative elderly care: a case study of the Yangtze River Delta

The Information Needs and Seeking Behavior of Elderly Patients in Educational and Therapeutic Hospitals: Unveiling Barriers to Information Accessibility

Who Are They? Redefining Demarcation of Research Participant Characteristics and Related Conceptualizations

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