ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
Multilevel factors influencing eHealth adoption among older adults during the pandemic.
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- Advancing foundational models in digital health technology adoption: A systematic literature review of multidisciplinary factors.PLOS digital health · 2026Article
- Facilitators and Barriers to Digital Self-Management in Older Adults With Depression: COM-B and Theoretical Domain Framework Qualitative Study.JMIR aging · 2026Article
- Anticipations and Requirements of Individuals with Long-Term Health Conditions Regarding Self-Management and Digital Health Support Tools.Patient preference and adherence · 2025Article
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Abstract
Introduction: While eHealth became prevalent in healthcare during the pandemic, eHealth adoption by older adults has been slow. This digital divide could lead to worsening health and healthcare disparities. Guided by the push-pull-mooring perspective, this study explored factors influencing eHealth adoption among older adults. Methods: Semi-structured virtual interviews were conducted in 2021 with 31 older adults with healthcare needs. Interviews were thematically coded and analyzed using constant comparative methods. Results: We found the pandemic to be a powerful push factor that forced older adults to adopt eHealth along with several pull factors that attracted older adults to use eHealth. A number of mooring factors that made older adults hesitant to adopt eHealth were identified: limited knowledge or skills on eHealth, security concerns, limited technology access, and peer influence. Discussions: Our findings indicate areas to increase productive use of eHealth within older populations, such as education or support within social networks.
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