Perception of middle-aged and older adults towards mHealth apps: A comparative factor analysis between Australia and Germany.
Int J Med Inform
; 189: 105502, 2024 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-38815317
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Although evidence of the global effectiveness and usability of mobile health (mHealth) apps as non-drug interventions is growing, older adults often demonstrate low adoption rates of these apps. This study aims to identify the perspectives of older adults on introducing and adopting mHealth apps in Australia and Germany. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
We conducted two online cross-sectional surveys to examine factors from contextual, technological and personal perspectives that influence older adults in mHealth app adoption. Using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests and exploratory factor analysis, we identified the differences and similarities between respondents' perspectives across two countries.RESULTS:
A total of 290 respondents (149, Australia; 141, Germany) completed the survey. Older adults' ability to use a mHealth app, the user-friendliness of the app, their positive self-efficacy regarding their health and resource availability for using mHealth apps were related to intended adoption. Differences between Germany and Australia were found in issues concerned with data sharing and empowerment by the doctor, while similarities were related to trust in the doctor and their treatment approaches. DISCUSSION ANDCONCLUSION:
This study highlights participants' perspectives and attitudes towards mHealth app use, unmet needs and barriers, and the facilitating influences in the two countries. These insights can be used to inform the development and implementation of mHealth apps and to construct tailored strategies to increase the adoption rates of mHealth apps among older adults and to maximise their potential benefits.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Telemedicina
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Aplicativos Móveis
Limite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
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Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Med Inform
Assunto da revista:
INFORMATICA MEDICA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article