María Mérida Raigón, María Pedraza Carmona

Mobile applications in predominant pathologies in old age

Review of the scientific production on the use of mobile applications in more prebalent pathologies in old age.

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Produktbeschreibung

Introduction: the aging of the population is a reality that can be translated into an increase in the prevalence of certain chronic diseases and with it an increase in health spending and a decrease in the quality of life of those affected and their families. Current tools such as mobile applications, deploy a field of possibilities to optimize self-management and self-care in the elderly.Objective: to review the scientific production on the use of mobile applications in the elderly population for the management of the most prevalent pathologies in older adults.Methodology: systematic narrative review. Application of search strategy: "mobile app" AND "aging" in databases: Pub-Med, Scopus and Cochrane. Studies within the last 5 years (from 2016 to 2021). Population over 65 years old.Conclusions: health apps can be an important source for the improvement of self-care and the management of the health process for older adults, in relation to the most prevalent diseases in old age.Keywords: E-Helath, mobile applications, aging, technologies.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 60
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. September 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 107g
• ISBN-13: 9786204122335
• ISBN-10: 6204122339
• Artikelnr.: 62658767

Autorenporträt

María Mérida Raigón- Master's Degree in Healthy Ageing and Quality of Life from the University of León. Reina Sofia University Hospital of Cordoba.