Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine | |
If You Build It, Who Will Come? A Description of User Characteristics and Experiences With the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal: | |
Sarah E. Neil-Sztramko1  | |
关键词: aging; knowledge translation; public health; online health information; | |
DOI : 10.1177/2333721417737681 | |
学科分类:医学(综合) | |
来源: Sage Journals | |
【 摘 要 】
Objectives: The McMaster Optimal Aging Portal (the Portal) aims to increase access to evidence-based health information. We would now like to understand who uses the Portal, why, and for what, and elicit feedback and suggestions for future initiatives. Methods: An online survey of users collected data on demographics, eHealth literacy, Internet use, information-seeking behavior, site acceptability and perceived impact on health behaviors, participant satisfaction, and suggestions for improvements using mixed methods. Results: Participants (n = 163, age 69.8 ± 8.6 years) were predominantly female (76%), married (67%), retired (80%), and well-educated with very good/excellent health (55%). The Portal was easy to use (83%) and relevant (80%), with 68% intending to, and 48% having changed behavior after using the Portal. A number of suggestions for improvement were obtained. Discussion: A better understanding of usersâ characteristics, needs, and preferences will allow us to improve content, target groups who are not engaging with the Portal, and plan future directions.
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CC BY-NC
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