Older adults' views on eHealth services: a systematic review of scientific journal articles. (March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hirvonen, Noora; Enwald, Heidi; Känsäkoski, Helena; Eriksson-Backa, Kristina; Nguyen, Hai; Huhta, Anna-Maija; Huvila, Isto
• Is Part Of: International journal of medical informatics. Volume 135(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-03
• Subjects: Medical informatics -- Periodicals; Information science -- Periodicals; Computers -- Periodicals; Medical technology -- Periodicals; Medical Informatics -- Periodicals; Technology, Medical -- Periodicals; Computers; Information science; Medical informatics; Medical technology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 610.285
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2019.104031
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1386-5056

Abstract

Highlights: Heterogeneous body of research exists on older adults' views on eHealth services. Common themes include eHealth service uses, enablers and barriers, and outcomes. eHealth service use can have positive outcomes but also negative consequences. Methodological approach of the study is linked with the type of findings reported. Findings indicate a positivity bias particularly in quantitative studies.