The Development of Digital Elderly Health Book (DEHB) Program for Elderly Using, Thailand

Name: Atthaphon Kaewsamrit

Address: 333 Moo1, Thasud, Muang, Chiang Rai 57100

Organization : School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University

Email : library@mfu.ac.th

Name: Nithirat Boontanon

Name: Ratchanee Burnrangsri

Name: Songpol Kamnuengkiattiwong

Name: Surachet Hanrob

keyword: Digital elderly health book

ThaSH: Health Science

; Digital health

ThaSH: Alternative medicine

; Promote to use

ThaSH: Electronic books

; Elderly health

ThaSH: Older people -- Care

ThaSH: Older people -- Health and hygiene

Abstract: Introduction:Thailand is currently experiencing a steady increase in its elderly population, coupled with the societal shift towards digitalization in the modern era. Consequently, the utilization of digital technology to facilitate access to health services among the elderly has become crucial. This study aimed to develop a program for promoting the use of a digital elderly health book (DEHB) and evaluate its effectiveness.Methods:A research and development approach was employed, consisting of three main steps.Firstly, basic information surveys were conducted, and a program to promote the use of DEHB was developed. The informants included stakeholders from four regions of Thailand, with a sample size of 10 people per region. Secondly, a quasi-experimental research design was implemented to assess the effectiveness of the developed program. The participants were divided into four experimental areas (158 subjects) and four control areas (157 subjects). Thirdly, the program was optimized based on the results of theeffectiveness evaluation by qualified experts.Results:The program for promoting the use of DEHB comprised three essential components: (i) enhancing the capabilities of elderly health workers; (ii) fostering demand and developing skills for utilizing health information among the elderly and their caregivers; and (iii) promoting social influence and participation. The experimental exhibited significantly higher levels of access to and utilization of DEHB compared to the control. There was a substantial level of satisfaction with DEHB.Conclusion:The successful promotion of digital health adoption among the elderly necessitates proficiency, comprehension, and awareness of its advantages among both practitioners (i.e., public health officials) and users (i.e., elderly individuals and caregivers). It also involves creating social influence to gain more acceptance and support for digital health initiatives.

Mae Fah Luang University. Learning Resources and Educational Media Center

Address: CHIANG RAI

Email: library@mfu.ac.th

Modified: 2024-01-27

Issued: 2024-01-27

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Journal of Health Science and Alternative Medicine Vol.5 (3) September - December 2023 : p.1-9

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