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Understanding the impact of digital technology on the well-being of older immigrants and refugees: A scoping review.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Use of Digital Health Interventions Among Forcibly Displaced People: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.JAMA network open · 2025Pooled it
- User Experiences With a Social Robot for Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment in a Community Setting in Uppsala, Sweden: Qualitative Semistructured Interview Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Smartphone technology, social network maintenance, and social participation among Mandarin-speaking older immigrants in Canada.The Gerontologist · 2026Article
- Smartphones as a gateway to independence and adaptation: older Mandarin-speaking immigrants' use of smartphones for everyday living.Innovation in aging · 2026Article
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- Social media use and the relationship with colorectal cancer screening among foreign-born populations in the United States.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2025Article
- An Intersectional Perspective on Digital Health: Longitudinal Narratives and Observations With Older and Middle-Aged Women Experiencing Homelessness.The Gerontologist · 2025Article
- Digital solutions for migrant and refugee health: a framework for analysis and action.The Lancet regional health. Europe · 2025Review
- Health Promotion Interventions Targeting Refugees Resettling in Major Resettlement Countries. A Scoping Review.Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
- Understanding the impact of digital technology on the well-being of older immigrants and refugees: A scoping review.Digital healthArticle
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Abstract
Background: The fast-paced development of digital technologies in the areas of social media, pet robots, smart homes, and artificial intelligence, among others, profoundly influence the daily lives of older adults. Digital technology can improve the well-being and quality of life of older adults, older immigrants and refugees who suffer migration-associated stress, loneliness, health and psychosocial challenges. Aims: The aim of this scoping review is to map out extant empirical literature that has examined the implication of digital technology among older refugees and immigrants. Methods: Using a Results: The results of the review suggest that digital technology is essential to the well-being, quality of life of older immigrants and refugees, especially for maintaining and building new social support networks, navigating opportunities, coping with migration-induced stress through e-leisure, and staying connected to their culture. The literature also revealed poor utilisation of digital technologies amongst older immigrants and refugees, suggesting barriers to access. Conclusion: The study concluded by highlighting the need for more research and interventions that focus on multiple strategies, including education for increased access to and utilisation of digital technology to ensure that more older migrants can benefit from the advantages of digital technology in a safe way.
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