Health Services, Geriatric
Conditions
Keywords
Digital Healthcare Service, elderly, eHealth Literacy, Health-seeking behavior
Brief summary
The purpose of this clinical trial is to determine the effect of an educational intervention on the use of digital health services for elderly individuals on e-health literacy and health seeking behavior. The main questions it aims to answer are: H 0 : There is no difference in terms of the total score of the e-health literacy scale. H 0 : There is no difference in terms of the total score of the health seeking behavior scale. The control group will continue their routine life. The researchers will conduct a 4-week intervention for the intervention group participants. Technology Use Basic Information Training, MHRS and e-pulse Systems Usage Training Health literacy, mobile health application usage training Counseling Applications will be made at the end of the training.
Detailed description
Electronic health (eHealth) is the use of information and communication technology in support of health and health-related areas and is increasingly integrated into health resources and service delivery (WHO, 2019). The World Health Organization (WHO) also recognizes that digital technologies have the potential to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by improving health services (WHO, 2021). However, not everyone has sufficient access or skills to use digital technology to benefit from the benefits of eHealth. This situation cannot be ignored, especially for the elderly, who are a vulnerable group (Chang et al., 2021). Elderly health and reducing health inequalities are important issues among the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (UNDP, 2023). In order to minimize inequalities, it is very important for the individual to adapt to the innovations of the age and develop technology use skills. (Akyazı, 2018; Tuna Uysal, 2020). The sample size was determined by Power analysis. The sample was calculated as 29 elderly individuals for each group with a power of 90%, with an effect size of 0.88 in an experimental study (Xie 2011). Considering the 10% loss probability for the study group, the sample was determined as 32 for each group (experimental and control). Before randomization, elderly individuals who meet the inclusion criteria will be given general information about the study, their informed consent will be obtained for participation in the study, and a pre-test will be administered. Then, the block randomization method will be used for randomization, and opaque envelopes will be given by an independent researcher to conceal the assignment. At the end of the study, the training given to the experimental group will also be given to the control group.
Interventions
OTHEREducation
The researchers will conduct a 4-week intervention for the intervention group participants. Technology Use Basic Information Training, MHRS and e-pulse Systems Usage Training Health literacy, mobile health application usage training Counseling Applications will be made at the end of the training
Sponsors
Necmettin Erbakan University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
At least literate Having a smart phone Elderly individuals aged 60 and over Having internet access at home or at work
Exclusion criteria
Illiterate Not having a smart phone Individuals under the age of 60 Not having internet access at home or at work
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Total score of e-health literacy scale | pre-test in the first meeting, posttest 4 weeks after registration | There are 8 items measuring users' knowledge, comfort and perceived skills in finding, evaluating and applying electronic health information regarding e-health problems. A 5-point Likert-type measurement is used to evaluate the items. The total score varies between 8 and 40, and higher scores indicate higher perceived skills in finding, evaluating and applying e-health information to make health decisions. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Health Seeking Behavior Scale total score | pre-test in the first meeting, posttest 4 weeks after registration | The scale consists of 3 dimensions and 12 items: online health seeking (6 items), professional health seeking (3 items), and traditional health seeking (3 items). The items in the scale were measured with 5-point Likert-type scale options (1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree). The minimum and maximum scores that can be obtained from the scale are 12 and 60, respectively. Higher scores represent better health seeking behavior. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed