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BACKGROUND: Instrumental activities of daily living (iADLs) are crucial for older adults to live independently. Health care and technological advancements will increase the older adult population and life expectancy globally. Difficulties with iADLs impact older adults\' quality of life. Mobile apps can assist older adults, but many require help due to limited awareness. Lack of awareness is a barrier to app use. Existing literature mainly covers health care and app design, needing more focus on iADL apps for older adults.
OBJECTIVE: The study objectives encompass 2 main aspects: first, to evaluate the awareness, use, and factors influencing the use of apps among older adults for iADLs; and second, to create and assess the effectiveness of a gerontechnology empowerment program (GEP) for older adults on the awareness and use of apps for iADLs.
METHODS: This research uses a quantitative approach divided into 2 distinct phases. In phase 1, we conduct a descriptive survey to assess the level of awareness and use of mobile apps for iADLs and identify the factors that influence the use of such apps among older adults. To ensure clarity and comprehension among participants, we provide them with a subject information sheet in both Kannada and English. The data collected during this phase enable us to gain insights into awareness levels, use patterns, and factors that shape older adults\' use of apps for iADLs. The results serve as the foundation for designing the GEP. In phase 2, a cluster randomization method will be used to select older adults aged 60 to 75 years in Udupi district, Karnataka, India, who are active smartphone users. These participants will be divided into 2 groups: the experimental and the control groups. The experimental group will join the GEP. The sample size for phase 1 is 554, and phase 2 is 50. To assess the effectiveness of this program, we will measure the outcomes before and after its implementation using the same assessment tools used in phase 1.
RESULTS: This study is funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (Adhoc/193/2022/SBHSR on November 18, 2022). Phase 1 data collection is expected to be completed by November 2023, and phase 2 is scheduled to commence in the upcoming months. Phase 1 and 2 findings will be analyzed and discussed in the main paper, which we intend to submit to a high-quality peer-reviewed journal for publication. The research protocol, informed consent forms, and associated documentation received approval from institutional ethics committees (214/2020).
CONCLUSIONS: Upon the successful testing of the GEP, it can be recommended that welfare departments encourage older adults to use mobile apps for iADLs and establish training programs to provide support to older adults in using these apps.
BACKGROUND: Clinical Trials Registry - India CTRI/2020/09/027977; https://ctri.nic.in/Clinicaltrials/pmaindet2.php?EncHid=NDUxMzM=&Enc=&userName=027977.
UNASSIGNED: DERR1-10.2196/53587.
OBJECTIVE: The study objectives encompass 2 main aspects: first, to evaluate the awareness, use, and factors influencing the use of apps among older adults for iADLs; and second, to create and assess the effectiveness of a gerontechnology empowerment program (GEP) for older adults on the awareness and use of apps for iADLs.
METHODS: This research uses a quantitative approach divided into 2 distinct phases. In phase 1, we conduct a descriptive survey to assess the level of awareness and use of mobile apps for iADLs and identify the factors that influence the use of such apps among older adults. To ensure clarity and comprehension among participants, we provide them with a subject information sheet in both Kannada and English. The data collected during this phase enable us to gain insights into awareness levels, use patterns, and factors that shape older adults\' use of apps for iADLs. The results serve as the foundation for designing the GEP. In phase 2, a cluster randomization method will be used to select older adults aged 60 to 75 years in Udupi district, Karnataka, India, who are active smartphone users. These participants will be divided into 2 groups: the experimental and the control groups. The experimental group will join the GEP. The sample size for phase 1 is 554, and phase 2 is 50. To assess the effectiveness of this program, we will measure the outcomes before and after its implementation using the same assessment tools used in phase 1.
RESULTS: This study is funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (Adhoc/193/2022/SBHSR on November 18, 2022). Phase 1 data collection is expected to be completed by November 2023, and phase 2 is scheduled to commence in the upcoming months. Phase 1 and 2 findings will be analyzed and discussed in the main paper, which we intend to submit to a high-quality peer-reviewed journal for publication. The research protocol, informed consent forms, and associated documentation received approval from institutional ethics committees (214/2020).
CONCLUSIONS: Upon the successful testing of the GEP, it can be recommended that welfare departments encourage older adults to use mobile apps for iADLs and establish training programs to provide support to older adults in using these apps.
BACKGROUND: Clinical Trials Registry - India CTRI/2020/09/027977; https://ctri.nic.in/Clinicaltrials/pmaindet2.php?EncHid=NDUxMzM=&Enc=&userName=027977.
UNASSIGNED: DERR1-10.2196/53587.
摘要：
背景：日常生活工具活动（iADL）对于老年人独立生活至关重要。医疗保健和技术进步将增加全球老年人口和预期寿命。iADLs的困难会影响老年人的生活质量。移动应用程序可以帮助老年人，但是由于意识有限，许多人需要帮助。缺乏意识是应用程序使用的障碍。现有文献主要涵盖医疗保健和APP设计，需要更多关注老年人的iADL应用程序。
目标：研究目标包括两个主要方面：第一，为了评估意识，使用,以及影响老年人使用iADL应用程序的因素；第二，创建和评估老年人技术授权计划（GEP）对iADL应用程序的认识和使用的有效性。
方法：本研究采用定量方法，分为2个不同阶段。在第1阶段，我们进行了一项描述性调查，以评估iADL的移动应用程序的认知和使用水平，并确定影响老年人使用此类应用程序的因素。为了确保参与者之间的清晰度和理解，我们为他们提供卡纳达语和英语的主题信息表。在此阶段收集的数据使我们能够深入了解意识水平，使用模式，以及影响老年人使用iADL应用程序的因素。研究结果为GEP的设计奠定了基础。在第2阶段，将使用聚类随机化方法选择乌杜皮地区60至75岁的老年人，卡纳塔克邦,印度,谁是活跃的智能手机用户。这些参与者将分为两组：实验组和对照组。实验组将加入GEP。相1的样品大小为554,相2为50。为了评估这个计划的有效性，我们将使用与第一阶段相同的评估工具来衡量实施前后的结果。
结果：本研究由印度医学研究委员会资助（Adhoc/193/2022/SBHSR，2022年11月18日）。第一阶段数据收集预计将于2023年11月完成，第二阶段计划于未来几个月开始。第1阶段和第2阶段的调查结果将在主要论文中进行分析和讨论，我们打算提交给高质量的同行评审期刊发表。研究协议，知情同意书，和相关文件获得机构伦理委员会的批准(214/2020)。
结论：在GEP成功测试后，可以建议福利部门鼓励老年人使用iADL的移动应用程序，并建立培训计划，为老年人使用这些应用程序提供支持。
背景：临床试验注册-印度CTRI/2020/09/027977;https://ctri。nic.在/临床试验/pmaindet2。php?EncHid=NDUxMzM=&Enc=&userName=027977。
■DERR1-10.2196/53587。
目标：研究目标包括两个主要方面：第一，为了评估意识，使用,以及影响老年人使用iADL应用程序的因素；第二，创建和评估老年人技术授权计划（GEP）对iADL应用程序的认识和使用的有效性。
方法：本研究采用定量方法，分为2个不同阶段。在第1阶段，我们进行了一项描述性调查，以评估iADL的移动应用程序的认知和使用水平，并确定影响老年人使用此类应用程序的因素。为了确保参与者之间的清晰度和理解，我们为他们提供卡纳达语和英语的主题信息表。在此阶段收集的数据使我们能够深入了解意识水平，使用模式，以及影响老年人使用iADL应用程序的因素。研究结果为GEP的设计奠定了基础。在第2阶段，将使用聚类随机化方法选择乌杜皮地区60至75岁的老年人，卡纳塔克邦,印度,谁是活跃的智能手机用户。这些参与者将分为两组：实验组和对照组。实验组将加入GEP。相1的样品大小为554,相2为50。为了评估这个计划的有效性，我们将使用与第一阶段相同的评估工具来衡量实施前后的结果。
结果：本研究由印度医学研究委员会资助（Adhoc/193/2022/SBHSR，2022年11月18日）。第一阶段数据收集预计将于2023年11月完成，第二阶段计划于未来几个月开始。第1阶段和第2阶段的调查结果将在主要论文中进行分析和讨论，我们打算提交给高质量的同行评审期刊发表。研究协议，知情同意书，和相关文件获得机构伦理委员会的批准(214/2020)。
结论：在GEP成功测试后，可以建议福利部门鼓励老年人使用iADL的移动应用程序，并建立培训计划，为老年人使用这些应用程序提供支持。
背景：临床试验注册-印度CTRI/2020/09/027977;https://ctri。nic.在/临床试验/pmaindet2。php?EncHid=NDUxMzM=&Enc=&userName=027977。
■DERR1-10.2196/53587。
