Effects of Information and Communication Technology Use on the Executive Function of Older Adults without Dementia: A Longitudinal Fixed-Effect Analysis

Background Impaired executive function is common in older adults. This study examined the causal relationship between the use of information and communication technology (ICT) and executive function in older adults over time. Method This study performed a secondary analysis of data from four waves (...

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Main Authors: Hamin Lee, Sangmi Park, Seungho Han, Hyeon Dong Lee, Ickpyo Hong, Hae Yean Park
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Published: Korea Geriatrics Society 2024-12-01
Series:Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research
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Online Access:http://www.e-agmr.org/upload/pdf/agmr-24-0073.pdf
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Sangmi Park
Seungho Han
Hyeon Dong Lee
Ickpyo Hong
Hae Yean Park
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Hae Yean Park
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description Background Impaired executive function is common in older adults. This study examined the causal relationship between the use of information and communication technology (ICT) and executive function in older adults over time. Method This study performed a secondary analysis of data from four waves (2016–2019) of the National Health and Aging Trends Study. A fixed-effect analysis was conducted to examine the effects of ICT on the executive function of older adults without dementia aged ≥65 years. This study analyzed data from 3,334 respondents. Results We observed significant positive effects of ICT use on executive function over time (standardized β=0.043–0.045; 95% confidence interval, 0.001–0.043; p<0.05). Conclusion The current findings support the use of ICT as a protective approach to prevent decline in executive function in community-dwelling older adults.
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spelling doaj-art-7e42dba6e44241f181419cfcffe0083b2025-01-06T08:12:12ZengKorea Geriatrics SocietyAnnals of Geriatric Medicine and Research2508-47982508-49092024-12-0128444545210.4235/agmr.24.00731163Effects of Information and Communication Technology Use on the Executive Function of Older Adults without Dementia: A Longitudinal Fixed-Effect AnalysisHamin Lee0Sangmi Park1Seungho Han2Hyeon Dong Lee3Ickpyo Hong4Hae Yean Park5 Department of Occupational Therapy, Graduate School, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Software Digital Healthcare Convergence, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea Department of Occupational Therapy, Graduate School, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea Department of Occupational Therapy, Graduate School, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Software Digital Healthcare Convergence, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Software Digital Healthcare Convergence, Yonsei University, Wonju, KoreaBackground Impaired executive function is common in older adults. This study examined the causal relationship between the use of information and communication technology (ICT) and executive function in older adults over time. Method This study performed a secondary analysis of data from four waves (2016–2019) of the National Health and Aging Trends Study. A fixed-effect analysis was conducted to examine the effects of ICT on the executive function of older adults without dementia aged ≥65 years. This study analyzed data from 3,334 respondents. Results We observed significant positive effects of ICT use on executive function over time (standardized β=0.043–0.045; 95% confidence interval, 0.001–0.043; p<0.05). Conclusion The current findings support the use of ICT as a protective approach to prevent decline in executive function in community-dwelling older adults.http://www.e-agmr.org/upload/pdf/agmr-24-0073.pdfagedcomputer literacyexecutive functioninformation technology
spellingShingle Hamin Lee
Sangmi Park
Seungho Han
Hyeon Dong Lee
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Effects of Information and Communication Technology Use on the Executive Function of Older Adults without Dementia: A Longitudinal Fixed-Effect Analysis
Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research
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title Effects of Information and Communication Technology Use on the Executive Function of Older Adults without Dementia: A Longitudinal Fixed-Effect Analysis
title_full Effects of Information and Communication Technology Use on the Executive Function of Older Adults without Dementia: A Longitudinal Fixed-Effect Analysis
title_fullStr Effects of Information and Communication Technology Use on the Executive Function of Older Adults without Dementia: A Longitudinal Fixed-Effect Analysis
title_full_unstemmed Effects of Information and Communication Technology Use on the Executive Function of Older Adults without Dementia: A Longitudinal Fixed-Effect Analysis
title_short Effects of Information and Communication Technology Use on the Executive Function of Older Adults without Dementia: A Longitudinal Fixed-Effect Analysis
title_sort effects of information and communication technology use on the executive function of older adults without dementia a longitudinal fixed effect analysis
topic aged
computer literacy
executive function
information technology
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