Exploring Early Adopter Baby Boomers' Approach to Managing Their Health and Healthcare

Deborah E. Seale, Cynthia M. LeRouge, Jennifer E. Ohs, Donghua Tao, Helen W. Lach, Keri Jupka and Ricardo Wray
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Deborah E. Seale: Des Moines University, Des Moines, USA
Cynthia M. LeRouge: Florida International University, Miami, USA
Jennifer E. Ohs: Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, USA
Donghua Tao: Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, USA
Helen W. Lach: Saint Louis University, School of Nursing, Saint Louis, USA
Keri Jupka: National Center for Parents as Teachers, Saint Louis, USA
Ricardo Wray: Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, USA

International Journal of E-Health and Medical Communications (IJEHMC), 2019, vol. 10, issue 1, 94-117

Abstract: The Patient 3.0 Profile is used to explore to the patient engagement strategies of early adopter baby boomers' in three domains: 1) patient relationships, 2) health information use and 3) consumer health technology (CHT) use. Findings from six focus groups with early adopter boomers challenge prior notions about older adults' passive approach to patient engagement. Baby boomers want to make final healthcare decisions with input from providers. While adept at finding and critically assessing online health information for self-education and self-management, boomers want providers to curate relevant and trustworthy information. Boomers embrace CHTs offered through providers (i.e., patient portals, email and text messaging) and sponsored by wellness programs (i.e., diet and activity devices and apps). However, there is no indication they add information to their online medical records or use CHT for diagnosis, treatment or disease management. Additional resources are needed to encourage widespread adoption, support patient effectiveness, and confirm cost-benefit.

Date: 2019
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