Technology Use, Barriers, and Future Needs Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults.

IF 1.1 4区医学 Q4 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2024-02-01 DOI:10.3928/00989134-20240110-04

Jessica Sullivan, Elizabeth Kosuth

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Abstract

Purpose: Social isolation and loneliness are social determinants of health (SDOH) that can negatively affect the well-being of older adults. Using technology has the potential to reduce social isolation; thus, increasing safe use of technology among older adults can positively impact their health and promote aging in place.

Method: Older adults (N = 730) were surveyed regarding their use of, access and barriers to, satisfaction with, and anticipated future needs related to technology.

Results: Survey respondents found technology was a significant resource for staying connected; however, low levels of satisfaction with devices and fear of scams indicate the need for additional training on the best and safest use of technology.

Conclusion/implications: By screening older adults for SDOH, identifying their current and anticipated needs, and advocating for changes in health care and communities to meet these needs, nurses can help facilitate safe and healthy aging in place for their patients. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(2), 26-31.].

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居住在社区的老年人对技术的使用、障碍和未来需求。

目的：社会隔离和孤独是健康的社会决定因素（SDOH），会对老年人的福祉产生负面影响。使用技术有可能减少社会隔离；因此，增加老年人对技术的安全使用可以对他们的健康产生积极影响，并促进居家养老：方法：我们对老年人（730 人）进行了调查，内容涉及他们对技术的使用情况、获取技术的途径和障碍、对技术的满意度以及与技术相关的预期未来需求：调查对象认为，技术是保持联系的重要资源；然而，对设备的满意度较低以及对诈骗的恐惧表明，需要就如何最好、最安全地使用技术进行更多培训：通过筛查老年人的 SDOH，确定他们当前和预期的需求，并倡导改变医疗保健和社区以满足这些需求，护士可以帮助促进患者安全、健康地就地养老。[老年护理杂志》，50（2），26-31]。

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Journal of gerontological nursing 医学-护理

CiteScore

2.00

自引率

7.70%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Gerontological Nursing is a monthly, peer-reviewed journal publishing clinically relevant original articles on the practice of gerontological nursing across the continuum of care in a variety of health care settings, for more than 40 years.