A Study of the Digital Health Management Needs of the Elderly

Volume 10, Issue 2, Page No 42-48, 2025

Author’s Name: Ya Gao^*1, Fatma Layas ², Xiangyu Dong ¹, Yijing Li ¹, Jiayi Li ³

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¹ University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Wales Institute of Science of Art, Swansea, SA18PH, United Kingdom
² University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre, Wales Institute of Science of Art Swansea, SA18PH, United Kingdom

^a)whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: 2105341@student.uwtsd.ac.uk

Adv. Sci. Technol. Eng. Syst. J. 10(2), 42-48 (2025); DOI: 10.25046/aj100205

Keywords: Digital health, Health Management, Smart Health Technology, Technology impact, Needs of older people

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to explore the feasibility and development trend of utilizing smart medical technology for chronic disease health management in older people in the context of ageing at home. As the ageing society intensifies, the elderly population faces multiple health challenges, especially the management of chronic diseases. This paper analyzes the potential of smart medical technologies, such as remote monitoring, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT), to improve the efficiency and quality of health management for older people. By leveraging Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory and Fogg’s Behavioral Model, the article explores how to design smart health management products that meet the different health needs of older adults. In addition, the article discusses the barriers that the elderly population may encounter in accepting and using technology, such as the digital divide and technology adaptation issues, and proposes relevant coping strategies. Ultimately, the article concludes that with the continuous development of technology, smart healthcare technology will play an increasingly important role in geriatric health management, helping to improve the health status of older people, enhance their quality of life, and promote the innovation and development of social health management. The research in this paper provides new ideas for designing health management products for older people and supports the design and optimization of intelligent health management services.

Received: 25 October 2024 Revised: 15 January 2025 Accepted: 23 January 2025 Online: 30 April 2025

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A Study of the Digital Health Management Needs of the Elderly