Development and application of a questionnaire on the smart care needs of older adults living in long-term care communities

IF 2.5 3区医学 Q3 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Geriatric Nursing Pub Date : 2025-03-28 DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2025.03.020

Hui Pang , Wenjun Wang , Shuhong Gao , Xiao Zheng

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Abstract

Considering the current global aging of society, the demand for promoting smart care—a technology based care and knowledge system—among older adults living in long-term care (LTC) communities highlights the urgent need to assess the smart care needs of older adults. This study developed a questionnaire applicable to this context, tested it, and initially applied its reliability. We assessed the questionnaire's discriminant validity, content validity, consistency reliability, folding half reliability, and test–retest reliability, using a cross-sectional survey (260 older adults). Using a different cross-sectional participant group (418 older adults), we validated the factor analysis of the finalized questionnaire and its preliminary application. The results showed that the total mean score of the smart care needs of older adults in LTC communities was 67.55±13.81 (a medium level). We ultimately assessed the questionnaire to be a reliable tool for assessing the smart care needs of older adults in LTC communities.

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Geriatric Nursing 医学-护理

CiteScore

3.80

自引率

7.40%

发文量

257

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Geriatric Nursing is a comprehensive source for clinical information and management advice relating to the care of older adults. The journal''s peer-reviewed articles report the latest developments in the management of acute and chronic disorders and provide practical advice on care of older adults across the long term continuum. Geriatric Nursing addresses current issues related to drugs, advance directives, staff development and management, legal issues, client and caregiver education, infection control, and other topics. The journal is written specifically for nurses and nurse practitioners who work with older adults in any care setting.