Research progress on digital health literacy of older adults: A scoping review
Xinxin Wang, Wei Luan
Abstract
With the rapid development of digital health today, the lack of digital health literacy in older adults is an urgent problem. It is crucial that older adults adapt to the digital reform in medical treatment, pension, health management, and other fields. Therefore, we reviewed the current development status of digital health literacy among older adults. A total of 47 articles were included in this scoping review. Our findings revealed that research on digital health literacy in older adults is still in its infancy. Further development is warranted especially in terms of assessment tools and intervention methods.
Topics & Concepts
Digital healthHealth literacyIntervention (counseling)LiteracyGerontologyMedicineMedical educationHealth carePsychologyNursingPolitical scienceLawPedagogyMobile Health and mHealth ApplicationsHealth Literacy and Information AccessibilityTechnology Use by Older Adults