The Influence of Self-Efficacy on Older Adults’ Use of Mobile Health Applications

Creators: Seerig, Kirsten H. and Kim, Kathrin and Gewald, Heiko
Title: The Influence of Self-Efficacy on Older Adults’ Use of Mobile Health Applications
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Event Title: (Proceedings of the) 34th Medical Informatics Europe Conference (MIE) "Digital Health & Informatics Innovations for Sustainable Health Care Systems"
Event Location: Athens, Greece
Event Dates: August, 25-29, 2024
Projects: IDI
Page Range: pp. 509-510
Additional Information: Open Access
Date: 2024
Divisions: Informationsmanagement
Abstract (ENG): mHealth apps can especially benefit older adults with chronic conditions, but their usage rates remain often low. This study examines how older adults’ self-perceived technical skills and confidence affect their use of a mHealth app. It was conducted in southern Germany and included older adults (65 years and older) with and without age-related chronic conditions. Results indicate that perceived self-efficacy does not always match actual capability. This discrepancy raises concerns about how it might impact the use and prescription of these apps.
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Main areas or research: Health
Language: English
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Seerig, Kirsten H. and Kim, Kathrin and Gewald, Heiko (2024) The Influence of Self-Efficacy on Older Adults’ Use of Mobile Health Applications. In: (Proceedings of the) 34th Medical Informatics Europe Conference (MIE) "Digital Health & Informatics Innovations for Sustainable Health Care Systems", August, 25-29, 2024, Athens, Greece, pp. 509-510. (Studies in Health Technology and Informatics; 316). ISBN 9781643685335

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