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Nikbazm R, Mohammadi A. Information and information technology needed by older adults,families and managers of elderly care centers. jha 2026; 29 (1) :16-30
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1- Department of Computer Engineering, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.
2- Department of Health Information Technology, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran. ,a.mohammadi@kums.ac.ir
2- Department of Health Information Technology, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran. ,
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Introduction: The elderly represent the population group with lowest use of information technologies, despite their potential benefits for this age group. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the information technology needs of older adults, their families, and managers of elderly care centers.
Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in 2023 in Kermanshah, Iran. The study population consisted of 234 older adults, 21 managers or administrators of elderly care centers, and 234 family members of the elderly. Older adults and their family members were selected through a census method, while managers were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire whose validity and reliability were established. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23, applying mean, standard deviation, percentage and correlation coefficient tests.
Results: Older adults and their families needed mobile phones (47.1% and 89.3%, respectively) and video communication (47.1% and 45.5%, respectively). Managers also considered mobile phones, video communication and television necessary for the elderly (38.1%, 85.7%, and 71.1%, respectively). Information technology use showed a significant association with education (P=0.038), occupation (P=0.001) and gender (P=0.04) of older adults.
Conclusion: Current older adults have experienced limited exposure to information technology, with television being the predominant technology during their earlier years. Considering the physical limitations of this group of population and their level of information technology knowledge, it is essential to provide appropriate infrastructure to meet future needs.
Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in 2023 in Kermanshah, Iran. The study population consisted of 234 older adults, 21 managers or administrators of elderly care centers, and 234 family members of the elderly. Older adults and their family members were selected through a census method, while managers were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire whose validity and reliability were established. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23, applying mean, standard deviation, percentage and correlation coefficient tests.
Results: Older adults and their families needed mobile phones (47.1% and 89.3%, respectively) and video communication (47.1% and 45.5%, respectively). Managers also considered mobile phones, video communication and television necessary for the elderly (38.1%, 85.7%, and 71.1%, respectively). Information technology use showed a significant association with education (P=0.038), occupation (P=0.001) and gender (P=0.04) of older adults.
Conclusion: Current older adults have experienced limited exposure to information technology, with television being the predominant technology during their earlier years. Considering the physical limitations of this group of population and their level of information technology knowledge, it is essential to provide appropriate infrastructure to meet future needs.
Type of Study: Research |
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Health Information Technology
Received: 2025/11/1 | Accepted: 2026/04/21 | Published: 2026/05/5
Received: 2025/11/1 | Accepted: 2026/04/21 | Published: 2026/05/5
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