The impact of information technology applications on the quality of life of disabled older adults in nursing homes in China: a qualitative study
The application of information technology in nursing homes in China has partially resolved longstanding issues in traditional older adults care, such as inaccurate health management, lack of personalized and diverse services, and inefficient resource allocation. These advancements have contributed to improving the quality of life for older adults in nursing homes. However, new challenges have emerged, including the 'digital divide,' data misuse, and privacy breaches. To fully leverage the benefits of information technology, it is crucial to enhance the digital literacy of disabled older adults, provide robust technical support during implementation, and prioritize data security and privacy protection. These measures will help maximize the positive effects of information technology on the quality of life of disabled older adults.
Authors
- Lifang Tong
- Bin Peng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5871-0676)
- Lan Luo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5027-6003)
- Qianying Jia
- Lin Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1472-8759)
- Yixin Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4324-2408)
- Hong Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5967-1165)
- Ren Liu
- Jun Shen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6696-4353)
- Lu Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8953-6471)
- Shuang Liang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9917-1250)
- Xiaoyan Liao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6947-2909)
- Xiaoli Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6738-1122)
Institutions
- Chongqing University (CN)
- The People's Hospital Tongling (CN)
- The Affiliated Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (CN)
- Chongqing Public Health Medical Center (CN)
- Chongqing Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-04-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1560306
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.17
Funders
- National Social Science Fund of China