scholarly journals Using Mobile Health and the Impact on Health-Related Quality of Life: Perceptions of Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 2650 ◽  
Author(s):  
Line Christiansen ◽  
Catharina Lindberg ◽  
Johan Sanmartin Berglund ◽  
Peter Anderberg ◽  
Lisa Skär
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Digital health technologies such as mobile health (mHealth) are considered to have the potential to support the needs of older adults with cognitive impairment. However, the evidence for improving health with the use of mHealth applications is of limited quality. Few studies have reported on the consequences of technology use concerning the older adults’ quality of life. The purpose of this study was to describe perceptions of mHealth and its impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among older adults with cognitive impairment. The study was conducted using a qualitative design with a phenomenographic approach. A total of 18 older participants with cognitive impairment were interviewed. The interviews were analyzed in order to apply phenomenography in a home-care context. The results showed variations in the older adults’ perceptions that were comprised within three categories of description; Require technology literacy, Maintain social interaction, and Facilitate independent living. In conclusion, the development and design of mHealth technologies need to be tailored based on older adults´ needs in order to be understood and perceived as useful in a home-care context. For mHealth to support HRQoL, healthcare should be provided in a way that encourages various forms of communication and interaction.

scholarly journals Modifiable Factors of Health-Related Quality of Life Among LGBTQ Older Adults Living With Cognitive Impairment

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 112-112
Author(s):  
Hyun-Jun Kim ◽  
Karen Fredriksen Goldsen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Modifiable Factors ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Cognitive impairment can lead to significant decline in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in later life especially among those who are socially marginalized. While Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) older adults are documented to be at heightened risks of cognitive impairment, they may face unique challenges due to discrimination, social isolation, and other LGBTQ-related risks. This study examined factors associated with psychological and physical HRQOL among LGBTQ adults aged 50 and older analyzing a sub-set of longitudinal data (N = 646) from National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender Study: Aging with Pride. Lifetime LGBTQ discrimination and victimization and insufficient food intake were negatively, and physical and leisure activities were positively associated with both HRQOL dimensions. Community engagement, social support, and social activities were positively associated with psychological HRQOL. Culturally responsive interventions addressing these modifiable factors are needed to improve HRQOL of this socially marginalized but resilient population.

Association between eHealth Literacy and Health-Related Quality of Life among Chinese Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaojie Li ◽  
Yongtian Yin ◽  
Lijun Chen ◽  
Guanghui Cui ◽  
Jiaqin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Mental Component Summary ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chinese Older Adults ◽  
Ehealth Literacy ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

BACKGROUND Older adults’ health literacy levels are crucial to improving health outcomes and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, the impact of eHealth literacy on HRQoL in older adults is unclear. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine the association between eHealth literacy and HRQoL of older adults and provide reference for the development of network intervention measures related to the health quality of life of the older adults. METHODS An anonymous cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1,201 adults aged 60 or older from Jinan, China. The eHealth Literacy Scale and Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12) were used to measure eHealth literacy and HRQoL. We used linear regression to test the adjusted association between eHealth literacy and HRQoL. RESULTS Most participants (88.9%) had inadequate eHealth literacy. Lower eHealth literacy was related to older age ( F=12.618, P<.001), female gender( t=3.303, P<.01), living in rural areas( F=11.356, P<.001), having less education( F=59.084, P<.001), being unmarried, divorced or widowed( t=4.416, P<.001), having a lower family income( F=38.017, P<.001), living with others(χ2=4.319, P<.05), and not having health insurance( F=12.713, P<.001). There were significant differences across physical functioning( t=-4.862, P<.001), role- physical( t=-2.485, P<.05), bodily pain( t=-3.470, P<.01), general health( t=-4.449, P<.001), vitality( t=-3.498, P<.001), role-emotional( t=-2.654, P<.01), mental health( t=-4.150, P<.001), physical component summary( t=-6.350, P<.001) and mental component summary( t=-4.483, P<.001) between adequate eHealth literacy and inadequate eHealth literacy. After controlling for age, gender, and other covariates, adequate eHealth literacy was positively related to physical component summary ( beta=7.6, P<.001) and mental component summary(beta=4.6, P=.001). CONCLUSIONS This study showed that Chinese older adults with higher eHealth literacy were more likely to contribute to higher HRQoL. Thus, Older adults’ eHealth literacy levels need to be taken into account when formulating health education and promotion programs for older adults, especially when the expected outcome is to improve HRQoL.

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