Overcoming Challenges of Digital Self-management in Older Adults with Multimorbidity: The Promise of Social Connectedness?

Authors: Janneke Kuiper, An Jacobs, Julie Doyle, Emma Murphy, Suzanne Smith, Caoimhe Hannigan, John Dinsmore

Publication type: Poster

Publication link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=NQ5kZooAA…

Digital self-management for older people holds promises for aging well. However, the adoption readiness remains limited due to barriersin e.g. digital literacy, health issues and support. Furthermore, older
people with multimorbidity (PwMs) are at increased risk ofexperiencing social disconnectedness1,2. This multi-stakeholder livinglab study explores the role of social connectedness in dealing with the challenges of digital self-management for older peoplewith multimorbidity.