How Technology Helps Older Adults Manage Chronic Diseases
Author Information
Author(s): Chen Qingru, Chen Yan-Yan, Gong Ke, Zhang Xuefeng, Zhao Lirong
Primary Institution: Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University
Hypothesis
The study examines the mediating role of health literacy, self-efficacy, and social support in the relationship between ICT utilization and chronic disease self-management among older adults in China.
Conclusion
ICT utilization can enhance chronic disease self-management among older adults and indirectly affects it through increasing health literacy, self-efficacy, and providing more social support.
Supporting Evidence
- ICT utilization is significantly correlated with chronic disease self-management.
- Health literacy, self-efficacy, and social support mediate the relationship between ICT utilization and self-management.
Takeaway
Using technology can help older people take better care of their health, especially when they have support and understand how to use it.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study with questionnaire data collected from older adults with chronic diseases.
Participant Demographics
Older adults (≥60 years) with at least one chronic disease.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95%CI=0.1826-0.2927
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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