| Creators: |
Schroeder, Tanja and Kamalakkannan, Abbish and Seaman, Karla and Ngyen, Amy and Siette, Joyce and Gewald, Heiko and Georgiou, Andrew |
| Title: |
Perception of middle-aged and older adults towards mHealth apps: A
comparative factor analysis between Australia and Germany |
| Item Type: |
Article or issue of a publication series |
| Projects: |
IDI |
| Journal or Series Title: |
International Journal of Medical Informatics |
| Page Range: |
Paper 105502 |
| Additional Information: |
Open Access |
| Date: |
2024 |
| Divisions: |
Informationsmanagement |
| Abstract (ENG): |
Objective: Although evidence of the global effectiveness and usability of mobile health (mHealth) apps as nondrug
interventions is growing, older adults often demonstrate low adoption rates of these apps. This study
aims to identify the perspectives of older adults on introducing and adopting mHealth apps in Australia and
Germany.
Materials and Methods: We conducted two online cross-sectional surveys to examine factors from contextual,
technological and personal perspectives that influence older adults in mHealth app adoption. Using descriptive
statistics, chi-square tests and exploratory factor analysis, we identified the differences and similarities between
respondents’ perspectives across two countries.
Results: A total of 290 respondents (149, Australia; 141, Germany) completed the survey. Older adults’ ability to
use a mHealth app, the user-friendliness of the app, their positive self-efficacy regarding their health and
resource availability for using mHealth apps were related to intended adoption. Differences between Germany
and Australia were found in issues concerned with data sharing and empowerment by the doctor, while similarities
were related to trust in the doctor and their treatment approaches.
Discussion and Conclusion: This study highlights participants’ perspectives and attitudes towards mHealth app
use, unmet needs and barriers, and the facilitating influences in the two countries. These insights can be used to
inform the development and implementation of mHealth apps and to construct tailored strategies to increase the
adoption rates of mHealth apps among older adults and to maximise their potential benefits. |
| Forthcoming: |
No |
| Language: |
English |
| Link eMedia: |
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| Citation: |
Schroeder, Tanja and Kamalakkannan, Abbish and Seaman, Karla and Ngyen, Amy and Siette, Joyce and Gewald, Heiko and Georgiou, Andrew
(2024)
Perception of middle-aged and older adults towards mHealth apps: A
comparative factor analysis between Australia and Germany.
International Journal of Medical Informatics, 189.
Paper 105502.
ISSN 1872-8243
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