Framework for policymaking on self-management of health by older adults using technologies
Abstract Background During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to support care management exponentially increased. Governments around the world adapted existing programs to meet the needs of patients. The reactivity of govern...
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| author | Amélie Gauthier-Beaupré Craig Kuziemsky Bruno J. Battistini Jeffrey W. Jutai |
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| description | Abstract Background During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to support care management exponentially increased. Governments around the world adapted existing programs to meet the needs of patients. The reactivity of governments, however, led to changes that were inequitable, undermining groups such as older adults living with chronic diseases and disability. Policies that align with recent developments in ICTs can promote better health outcomes and innovation in care management. A framework for policymaking presents potential for overcoming barriers and gaps that exist in current policies. Objective The goal of this study was to examine how well a provisional framework for policymaking represented the interactions between various components of government policymaking on older adults’ self-management of chronic disease and disability using ICTs. Methods Through an online survey, the study engaged policymakers from various ministries of the government of Ontario in the evaluation and revision of the framework. The data were analyzed using simple statistics and by interpreting written comments. Results Nine participants from three ministries in the government of Ontario responded to the questionnaire. Overall, participants described the framework as useful and identified areas for improvement and further clarification. A revised version of the framework is presented. Conclusions Through the revision exercise, our study confirmed the relevance and usefulness for a policymaking framework on the self-management of disease and disability of older adults’ using ICTs. Further inquiries should examine the application of the framework to jurisdictions other than Ontario considering the dissociated nature of Canadian provincial healthcare systems. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-354ed52e62b14135a46d3d7faaaf08112024-03-05T20:44:47ZengBMCHealth Research Policy and Systems1478-45052024-03-0122111410.1186/s12961-024-01119-5Framework for policymaking on self-management of health by older adults using technologiesAmélie Gauthier-Beaupré0Craig Kuziemsky1Bruno J. Battistini2Jeffrey W. Jutai3Faculty of Health Sciences and Life Research Institute, University of OttawaSchool of Business, MacEwan UniversityInterdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, University of OttawaFaculty of Health Sciences and Life Research Institute, University of OttawaAbstract Background During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to support care management exponentially increased. Governments around the world adapted existing programs to meet the needs of patients. The reactivity of governments, however, led to changes that were inequitable, undermining groups such as older adults living with chronic diseases and disability. Policies that align with recent developments in ICTs can promote better health outcomes and innovation in care management. A framework for policymaking presents potential for overcoming barriers and gaps that exist in current policies. Objective The goal of this study was to examine how well a provisional framework for policymaking represented the interactions between various components of government policymaking on older adults’ self-management of chronic disease and disability using ICTs. Methods Through an online survey, the study engaged policymakers from various ministries of the government of Ontario in the evaluation and revision of the framework. The data were analyzed using simple statistics and by interpreting written comments. Results Nine participants from three ministries in the government of Ontario responded to the questionnaire. Overall, participants described the framework as useful and identified areas for improvement and further clarification. A revised version of the framework is presented. Conclusions Through the revision exercise, our study confirmed the relevance and usefulness for a policymaking framework on the self-management of disease and disability of older adults’ using ICTs. Further inquiries should examine the application of the framework to jurisdictions other than Ontario considering the dissociated nature of Canadian provincial healthcare systems.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-024-01119-5PolicymakingInformation and communication technologyChronic disease self-management |
| spellingShingle | Amélie Gauthier-Beaupré Craig Kuziemsky Bruno J. Battistini Jeffrey W. Jutai Framework for policymaking on self-management of health by older adults using technologies Health Research Policy and Systems Policymaking Information and communication technology Chronic disease self-management |
| title | Framework for policymaking on self-management of health by older adults using technologies |
| title_full | Framework for policymaking on self-management of health by older adults using technologies |
| title_fullStr | Framework for policymaking on self-management of health by older adults using technologies |
| title_full_unstemmed | Framework for policymaking on self-management of health by older adults using technologies |
| title_short | Framework for policymaking on self-management of health by older adults using technologies |
| title_sort | framework for policymaking on self management of health by older adults using technologies |
| topic | Policymaking Information and communication technology Chronic disease self-management |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-024-01119-5 |
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