| Autor: |
Pan TH; Department of Global Health Research, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan., Aung MN; Department of Global Health Research, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan.; Faculty of International Liberal Arts, Juntendo University, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan.; Advanced Research Institute for Health Sciences, Juntendo University, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan., Nam EW; Department of Health Administration, Software Digital Healthcare Convergence College, Yonsei University, Wonju City 26493, Republic of Korea., Koyanagi Y; Department of Judo Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tokyo Ariake University of Medical and Health Sciences, Tokyo 135-0063, Japan., Lee H; Department of Health Administration, Yonsei University Graduate School, Wonju City 26493, Republic of Korea., Li L; Department of Global Health Research, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan., Kyaw MY; Department of Global Health Research, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan., Mulati N; Department of Global Health Research, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan., Moolphate S; Department of Public Health, Faculty of Science and Technology, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand., Ma Hok Ka C; S R Nathan School of Human Development, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore 599494, Singapore., van Dijk JAGM; Department of Communication Science, University of Twente, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands., Yuasa M; Department of Global Health Research, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan.; Faculty of International Liberal Arts, Juntendo University, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan. |
| Abstrakt: |
Many older adults are increasingly embracing digital technology in the Republic of Korea. This study investigated the relationship between the digital skills of Korean older adults and their perceived health status and digital technology application for health promotion. This mixed-method study comprised a community survey of 434 older adults aged ≥65 in two cities in South Korea, followed by focus group interviews. Five types of digital skills, 'operational internet skills', 'information navigation skills', 'social skills', 'creative skills', and 'mobile skills', were measured using the LSE digital skill measurement instrument. Multivariable analysis identified the influence of digital skills on health-related outcomes. Among them, 'social skills' associated positively with self-rated health (β 0.37, 95%CI 0.08, 0.65). 'Information navigation skills' contributed positively to the use of digital technology and the internet for a healthy lifestyle in terms of improving eating habits (β 0.43, 95%CI 0.09, 0.77), accessing healthcare (β 0.53, 95%CI 0.21, 0.85), and accessing long-term care services (β 0.45, 95%CI 0.11, 0.79). Thematic analysis revealed that the study participants use Korean language-based resources such as Naver and Kakao Talk for social connection to promote a healthy lifestyle. This study concludes that encouraging initial and sustained use of the internet and enhancing digital skills among Korean older adults can promote active and healthy aging. |
