The attitudes, expectations and needs of elderly people in relation to e-health applications: results from a European survey

Stroetmann, Veli; Hüsing, Tobias; Kubitschke, Lutz; Stroetmann, Karl A.

doi:10.1258/135763302320302154

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“…Within the population groups, however, there have been different percentages of the Internet use reported. Depending on the sample involved (e.g., cardiac patients or those who have accessed primary care physician within a certain time period), 15% to 80% are reported to use the internet on a regular basis, with the elderly being least likely to do so [16,27,[34][35][36][37][38][39]56]. Consistent with the literature, our study showed that access to the internet was the lowest among the elderly, compared to those less than 35 years and those between 35 and 64 years of age.…”

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“…Interestingly, Eng et al [30] suggest that access to health information and support online is a private road rather than a public highway for population groups such as the elderly. Specifically, studies from the United States of America (USA), European countries and Japan show that only 15% to 65% of those who access to the Internet use this medium to browse health information, with elderly being least likely to do so [16,27,[34][35][36][37][38][39][40]. A USA study of family practice clinic patients found that those greater than 65 years of age were less likely to access health information online, even after adjusting for the presence of a home computer and Internet access [40,41].…”

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Internet Use and Access to Health Information among Canadians: Are the Elderly on the Sidelines?

Johnson¹,

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2016

J Gerontol Geriatr Res

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This study examined the use of the Internet to access health information online among Canadians and involved the secondary analysis of the Canadian household internet use survey data (n=33,832). The results showed that gender and marital status as well as the Internet use characteristics such as the location, frequency and duration were significantly related to individuals accessing health information online (p ≤ 0.05) and age, education, occupation, income and the type of the Internet connection were not. The findings have implications for health promotion and health care delivery and provide the benchmark necessary for future trend-analyses in health information access.

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Internet Use and Access to Health Information among Canadians: Are the Elderly on the Sidelines?

Johnson¹,

C²

2016

J Gerontol Geriatr Res

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“…Telemedicine (also known as telehealth) is defined as the provision of health services at a distance using a range of technologies [7]. The World Health Organization recommends telemedicine systems should be introduced where there is demand from patients [8]. With 1 in 3 people on the planet predicted to own a mobile phone by the end of 2016 [9], there is great enthusiasm among both patients and health care professionals to harness digital technologies to improve human health.…”

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Telemedicine Technologies for Diabetes in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

et al. 2016

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BackgroundDiabetes in pregnancy is a global problem. Technological innovations present exciting opportunities for novel approaches to improve clinical care delivery for gestational and other forms of diabetes in pregnancy.ObjectiveTo perform an updated and comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature to determine whether telemedicine solutions offer any advantages compared with the standard care for women with diabetes in pregnancy.MethodsThe review was developed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework. Randomized controlled trials (RCT) in women with diabetes in pregnancy that compared telemedicine blood glucose monitoring with the standard care were identified. Searches were performed in SCOPUS and PubMed, limited to English language publications between January 2000 and January 2016. Trials that met the eligibility criteria were scored for risk of bias using the Cochrane Collaborations Risk of Bias Tool. A meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager software version 5.3 (Nordic Cochrane Centre, Cochrane Collaboration).ResultsA total of 7 trials were identified. Meta-analysis demonstrated a modest but statistically significant improvement in HbA1c associated with the use of a telemedicine technology. The mean HbA1c of women using telemedicine was 5.33% (SD 0.70) compared with 5.45% (SD 0.58) in the standard care group, representing a mean difference of −0.12% (95% CI −0.23% to −0.02%). When this comparison was limited to women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) only, the mean HbA1c of women using telemedicine was 5.22% (SD 0.70) compared with 5.37% (SD 0.61) in the standard care group, mean difference −0.14% (95% CI −0.25% to −0.04%). There were no differences in other maternal and neonatal outcomes reported.ConclusionsThere is currently insufficient evidence that telemedicine technology is superior to standard care for women with diabetes in pregnancy; however, there was no evidence of harm. No trials were identified that assessed patient satisfaction or cost of care delivery, and it may be in these areas where these technologies may be found most valuable.

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“…Therefore, determining the preferences or needs of potential users of tools is an important step in implementation [12-14]. Although studies have assessed patients’ preferences regarding the Internet in health care (eg, the preferred language on websites [15], the preferences of a Web-based intervention [16], preferences regarding social media and asthma patients [17], or the needs of elderly patients regarding eHealth [18]), less is known about the preferences or needs of consumers or the general public, especially regarding social media. A survey showed that 32% of all respondents (US adults) had used social media for health care purposes at one time or another [19].…”

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Internet and Social Media For Health-Related Information and Communication in Health Care: Preferences of the Dutch General Population

Belt¹,

Engelen²,

Berben³

et al. 2013

J Med Internet Res

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BackgroundHealth care is increasingly featured by the use of Web 2.0 communication and collaborative technologies that are reshaping the way patients and professionals interact. These technologies or tools can be used for a variety of purposes: to instantly debate issues, discover news, analyze research, network with peers, crowd-source information, seek support, and provide advice. Not all tools are implemented successfully; in many cases, the nonusage attrition rates are high. Little is known about the preferences of the Dutch general population regarding the use of the Internet and social media in health care.ObjectiveTo determine the preferences of the general population in the Netherlands regarding the use of the Internet and social media in health care.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was disseminated via a popular Dutch online social network. Respondents were asked where they searched for health-related information, how they qualified the value of different sources, and their preferences regarding online communication with health care providers. Results were weighed for the Dutch population based on gender, age, and level of education using official statistics. Numbers and percentages or means and standard deviations were presented for different subgroups. One-way ANOVA was used to test for statistical differences.ResultsThe survey was completed by 635 respondents. The Internet was found to be the number one source for health-related information (82.7%), closely followed by information provided by health care professionals (71.1%). Approximately one-third (32.3%) of the Dutch population search for ratings of health care providers. The most popular information topics were side effects of medication (62.5%) and symptoms (59.7%). Approximately one-quarter of the Dutch population prefer to communicate with a health care provider via social media (25.4%), and 21.2% would like to communicate via a webcam.ConclusionsThe Internet is the main source of health-related information for the Dutch population. One in 4 persons wants to communicate with their physician via social media channels and it is expected that this number will further increase. Health care providers should explore new ways of communicating online and should facilitate ways for patients to connect with them. Future research should aim at comparing different patient groups and diseases, describing best practices, and determining cost-effectiveness.

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The attitudes, expectations and needs of elderly people in relation to e-health applications: results from a European survey

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Internet Use and Access to Health Information among Canadians: Are the Elderly on the Sidelines?

Internet Use and Access to Health Information among Canadians: Are the Elderly on the Sidelines?

Telemedicine Technologies for Diabetes in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Internet and Social Media For Health-Related Information and Communication in Health Care: Preferences of the Dutch General Population

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