Researchers are studying how older adults use personal health information management systems. Findings from this study will advance understanding of the health management needs and practices of older adults.
Older adults are the largest consumers of health care, and their use of the health care system has profound consequences for the nation’s health care delivery as a whole. The goal of this project is to advance our understanding of the personal health information management (PHIM) needs and practices of older adults in order to inform the design of effective PHIM systems that support the health and independence of older adults.
This research will seek to do the following:
- Describe the PHIM needs and practices of older adults from diverse socioeconomic groups and in a variety of residential contexts
- Examine the roles key stakeholders play in PHIM for older adults
- Model the personal health information needs and practices of older adults using the Balance Theory framework
- Develop a set of design concepts and guidelines to meet the identified PHIM needs and preferences
For more information about the project, visit the SOARING study website.
This five-year project is funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Community partners for this project include ERA Living, Senior Services, and Full Life Care.