Exploring online health information seeking and sharing among older adults: a mini-review about acceptance, potentials, and barriers
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2024
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01A - Journal article
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Frontiers in Digital Health
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6
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Frontiers Research Foundation
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Lausanne
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Abstract
Online health information seeking (OHIS) is understood by health care, health promotion, and disease prevention experts as a resource for healthy aging. It is particularly relevant for older adults since this population can benefit significantly from the accessibility and convenience of online health platforms and health information. Nevertheless, empirical findings regarding the acceptance, potentials, and barriers of OHIS among older adults are limited. This mini-review aims to explore the level of acceptance of OHIS, including passive reading of information and active interactions with peers, among the older population. Furthermore, it examines the potentials and barriers associated with such practices. The findings ultimately emphasize the evolving landscape of internet health information exploration among older adults and the potential advantages and challenges that may arise, especially in the context of active interactions with peers.
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eHealth, health literacy, older adults, online health, health seeking
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610 - Medizin und Gesundheit
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2673-253X
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English
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Published
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BACHOFNER, Yves, Alexander SEIFERT, Samin SEPAHNIYA und Carlo FABIAN, 2024. Exploring online health information seeking and sharing among older adults: a mini-review about acceptance, potentials, and barriers. Frontiers in Digital Health. 2024. Bd. 6. DOI 10.3389/fdgth.2024.1336430. Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.26041/fhnw-8317