Jacqueline Damant|Martín Knapp|Paul P. Freddolino|Daniel Lombard
Effects of digital engagement on the quality of life of older people
London School of Economics and Political Science|London School of Economics and Political Science|Michigan State University|London School of Economics and Political Science
often asserted older peoples quality life qol improved adopt information communication technology ict internet mobile phones computers similar assumptions made older peoples use ictbased care telecare telehealth examine evidence around claims conducted scoping review academic grey literature coving period january 2007 august 2014 framework analysis approach based six domains qol derived ascot whoqol models adopted deductively code analyse relevant literature review revealed mixed results older peoples use ict mainstream care contexts shown positive negative impacts several aspects qol studies rigorously assessed impact older peoples use ict qol mostly demonstrate little effect number qualitative studies reported positive effects older people use ict email skype keep touch family friends overall review unearthed several inconsistencies around effects older peoples ict use qol suggesting implicit agreement needed best research methods instrumentation adequately describe older peoples experiences todays digital age moreover available evidence consider large number older people use ict nonuse affects qol