Peter Rasche|Matthias Wille|Christina Bröhl|Sabine Theis|Katharina Schäfer|Matthias Knobe|Alexander Mertens
Prevalence of Health App Use Among Older Adults in Germany: National Survey
RWTH Aachen University|RWTH Aachen University|RWTH Aachen University|RWTH Aachen University|RWTH Aachen University|RWTH Aachen University|RWTH Aachen University
health apps increasingly becoming integral part health care especially older adults selfmanagement chronic diseases health apps might become integral part health care servicesthe aim explorative study investigate prevalence health app use related demographic factors well health status among older adults germanya nationwide postal survey conducted 5000 individuals contacted total 576 participants completed survey basis selfindicated assignment one three predefined user groups health app users general app users nonusers apps participants answered various questions regarding app health app use including frequency use number installed apps demographic factors health statusin total 165 95576 used health apps whereas 375 216576 indicated using general apps 460 265576 reported using apps number installed health apps frequently reported 1 5 apps per participant usually used weekly basis frequently cited type health apps exerciserelated ones individuals using health apps found younger meanmhealth 666 sd 47 higher level technical readiness compared general app users nonusers apps adjusted odds ratio aor402 95 ci 223725 technical readiness aor0905 95 ci 085097 age frequently mentioned sources information apps within group health general app users family friends identified barriers use health apps lack trust data privacy concerns fear misdiagnosishealth apps already used older adults germany main type apps used exerciserelated ones barriers incentives use health apps associations health status users demographics revealed