ArticleJournal of medical Internet research2025
Understanding Gender-Specific Daily Care Preferences: Topic Modeling Study.
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backgroundDaily preferences are a reflection of how adults wish to have their needs and values addressed, contributing to joy and satisfaction in their daily lives. Clinical settings often regard older adults as a uniform group, neglecting the diversity within this population, which results in a shortfall of person-centered care that overlooks their distinct daily care preferences. At the heart of person-centered care lies the imperative to comprehend and integrate these preferences into the care process. Recognizing and addressing gender differences in older adults is critical to customizing care plans, thereby optimizing quality of life and well-being for individuals. This study addresses the need to understand the diverse daily care preferences of adults, particularly among older populations, who represent a growing demographic with unique needs and interests.
objectiveThis study aims to identify and analyze the key themes and daily care preferences from unstructured adult text narratives with a focus on uncovering gender-specific variations.
methodsThis study used 4350 deidentified, unstructured textual data from MyDirectives (MyDirectives, Inc), an interactive online platform. Advanced topic modeling techniques were used to extract meaningful themes, and gender-specific term frequency and distribution were examined to identify gender differences in these elements.
resultsThe study sample included 2883 women (mean age 63.02, SD 13.69 years) and 1467 men (mean age 67.07, SD 11.73 years). Our analysis identified six major themes: (1) "entertainment" (12.14%, 528/4350), (2) "music" (10.39%, 452/4350), (3) "personal interests and memories" (38.18%, 1661/4350), (4) "intimate relationships" (14.92%, 649/4350), (5) "natural comforts" (16.18%, 704/4350), and (6) "emotional, cultural, and spiritual foundations" (8.18%, 356/4350). Gender differences were evident: women were more likely to express preferences for "personal interests and memories" (40.7% vs 33.3%), "natural comforts" (18.4% vs 11.9%), and "emotional and spiritual foundations" (9.3% vs 6.1%) than men. Men expressed stronger preferences for "entertainment" (18.1% vs 9.1%) and "music" (16.8% vs 7.2%). Common terms across all participants included "dog," "love," "friends," and "book." Notably, the study revealed significant gender differences in daily care preferences, especially regarding familial relationships and entertainment choices.
conclusionsThe findings underscore the importance of recognizing individual daily care preferences in person-centered care, particularly regarding gender. Understanding these preferences is crucial for improving care quality and patient satisfaction, thereby enhancing the overall quality of life for adults receiving care across our health care system.
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