Digital Health Readiness
Digital engagement among participants was uneven, with some being proactive and self-sufficient while others were overwhelmed. Many older adults can use the internet for familiar tasks such as news and social media but struggle with health…
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Digital engagement among participants was uneven, with some being proactive and self-sufficient while others were overwhelmed. Many older adults can use the internet for familiar tasks such as news and social media but struggle with health-specific portals and applications. Failure to assess digital health readiness risks digital exclusion of older populations. Healthcare organisations must assess patients' digital health readiness across five dimensions: digital access, skills, motivation, learnability, and health literacy.