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ArticleInteractive journal of medical research2017

Using eHealth Technologies: Interests, Preferences, and Concerns of Older Adults.

Patrick Ware, Susan J Bartlett, Guy Paré, Iphigenia Symeonidis, Cara Tannenbaum, Gillian Bartlett, Lise Poissant, Sara Ahmed

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Article in Interactive journal of medical research, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06200922 (Telehealth in the Rehabilitation of Urinary Incontinence in Older Women), which is not on this map. Cited by 72 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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72citing papers in PubMed, 2 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT06200922 naunknown statusnot on this mapstarted 2022, after this paper: background citation

Telehealth in the Rehabilitation of Urinary Incontinence in Older Women: Randomized Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorFederal University of Health Science of Porto AlegreRan2022 to 2024Enrolled69ConditionsUrinary Incontinence in Old AgeArmsPelvic physiotherapy
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

72 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 160 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. eHealth in the support of people with mild intellectual disability in daily life: A systematic review.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID · 2020
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 6 institutions in 1 country.

Patrick WareSchool of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5325-9871
Susan J BartlettDivision of Clinical Epidemiology, McGill University, and McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9755-2490
Guy ParéResearch Chair in Digital Health, HEC Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7425-1994
Iphigenia SymeonidisSchool of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6799-6955
Cara TannenbaumCentre de Recherche, Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7102-2333
Gillian BartlettDepartment of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6297-9240
Lise PoissantSchool of Rehabilitation, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4925-6352
Sara AhmedSchool of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5172-6790
McGill University · CAMcGill University Health Centre · CAHEC Montréal · CAInstitut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal · CAUniversité de Montréal · CAUniversity of Toronto · CA

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe Internet and eHealth technologies represent new opportunities for managing health. Age, sex, socioeconomic status, and current technology use are some of the known factors that influence individuals' uptake of eHealth; however, relatively little is known about facilitators and barriers to eHealth uptake specific to older adults, particularly as they relate to their experiences in accessing health care.

objectiveThe aim of our study was to explore the interests, preferences, and concerns of older adults in using the Internet and eHealth technologies for managing their health in relation to their experiences with the current health care system.

methodsTwo focus groups (n=15) were conducted with adults aged 50+ years. Pragmatic thematic analysis using an inductive approach was conducted to identify the interests, preferences, and concerns of using the Internet and eHealth technologies.

resultsFive themes emerged that include (1) Difficulty in identifying credible and relevant sources of information on the Web; (2) Ownership, access, and responsibility for medical information; (3) Peer communication and support; (4) Opportunities to enhance health care interactions; and (5) Privacy concerns. These findings support the potential value older adults perceive in eHealth technologies, particularly in their ability to provide access to personal health information and facilitate communication between providers and peers living with similar conditions. However, in order to foster acceptance, these technologies will need to provide personal and general health information that is secure, readily accessible, and easily understood.

conclusionsOlder adults have diverse needs and preferences that, in part, are driven by their experiences and frustrations with the health care system. Results can help inform the design and implementation of technologies to address gaps in care and access to health information for older adults with chronic conditions who may benefit the most from this approach.

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chronic diseaseInternetself caretelemedicine

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PMID28336506
PMCPMC5383803
OpenAlexW2602084977

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