Internet use by older adults with bipolar disorder: international survey results

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Beitragende

  • Rita Bauer - , Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden (Autor:in)
  • Tasha Glenn - , ChronoRecord Association (Autor:in)
  • Sergio Strejilevich - , Universidad Favaloro (Autor:in)
  • Jörn Conell - , Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Institut für Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, AMEOS Klinikum Neustadt (Autor:in)
  • Martin Alda - , Dalhousie University (Autor:in)
  • Raffaella Ardau - , University Hospital of Cagliari (Autor:in)
  • Bernhard T. Baune - , University of Adelaide (Autor:in)
  • Michael Berk - , Deakin University, Barwon Health, University of Melbourne, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, ORYGEN Youth Health (Autor:in)
  • Yuly Bersudsky - , Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (Autor:in)
  • Amy Bilderbeck - , Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (Autor:in)
  • Alberto Bocchetta - , Università degli Studi di Cagliari (Autor:in)
  • Angela M.Paredes Castro - , Deakin University, Barwon Health (Autor:in)
  • Eric Y.W. Cheung - , Castle Peak Hospital (Autor:in)
  • Caterina Chillotti - , University Hospital of Cagliari (Autor:in)
  • Sabine Choppin - , Hôpital Henri Mondor (Autor:in)
  • Alessandro Cuomo - , University of Siena (Autor:in)
  • Maria Del Zompo - , Università degli Studi di Cagliari (Autor:in)
  • Rodrigo Dias - , University of São Paulo (Autor:in)
  • Seetal Dodd - , Deakin University, Barwon Health, University of Melbourne (Autor:in)
  • Anne Duffy - , University of Calgary (Autor:in)
  • Bruno Etain - , Hôpital Henri Mondor (Autor:in)
  • Andrea Fagiolini - , University of Siena (Autor:in)
  • Miryam Fernández Hernandez - , University of the Basque Country (Autor:in)
  • Julie Garnham - , Dalhousie University (Autor:in)
  • John Geddes - , Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (Autor:in)
  • Jonas Gildebro - , Universität Aarhus (Autor:in)
  • Michael J. Gitlin - , University of California at Los Angeles (Autor:in)
  • Ana Gonzalez-Pinto - , University of the Basque Country (Autor:in)
  • Guy M. Goodwin - , Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (Autor:in)
  • Paul Grof - , Mood Disorders Center of Ottawa, University of Toronto (Autor:in)
  • Hirohiko Harima - , Tokyo Metropolitan Matsuzawa Hospital (Autor:in)
  • Stefanie Hassel - , University of Calgary (Autor:in)
  • Chantal Henry - , Hôpital Henri Mondor, Institut Pasteur Paris (Autor:in)
  • Diego Hidalgo-Mazzei - , Universitat de Barcelona (Autor:in)
  • Anne Hvenegaard Lund - , Universität Aarhus (Autor:in)
  • Vaisnvy Kapur - , National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) (Autor:in)
  • Girish Kunigiri - , Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (Autor:in)
  • Beny Lafer - , University of São Paulo (Autor:in)
  • Erik R. Larsen - , University of Southern Denmark, Psychiatry in the Region of Southern Denmark (Autor:in)
  • Ute Lewitzka - , Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden (Autor:in)
  • Rasmus W. Licht - , Aalborg University (Autor:in)
  • Blazej Misiak - , Wrocław Medical University (Autor:in)
  • Patryk Piotrowski - , Wrocław Medical University (Autor:in)
  • Ângela Miranda-Scippa - , Universidade Federal da Bahia (Autor:in)
  • Scott Monteith - , Michigan State University (Autor:in)
  • Rodrigo Munoz - , University of California at San Diego (Autor:in)
  • Takako Nakanotani - , Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science (Autor:in)
  • René E. Nielsen - , Aalborg University (Autor:in)
  • Philipp Ritter - , Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden (Autor:in)
  • Michael Bauer - , Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden (Autor:in)

Abstract

Background: The world population is aging and the number of older adults with bipolar disorder is increasing. Digital technologies are viewed as a framework to improve care of older adults with bipolar disorder. This analysis quantifies Internet use by older adults with bipolar disorder as part of a larger survey project about information seeking. Methods: A paper-based survey about information seeking by patients with bipolar disorder was developed and translated into 12 languages. The survey was anonymous and completed between March 2014 and January 2016 by 1222 patients in 17 countries. All patients were diagnosed by a psychiatrist. General estimating equations were used to account for correlated data. Results: Overall, 47% of older adults (age 60 years or older) used the Internet versus 87% of younger adults (less than 60 years). More education and having symptoms that interfered with regular activities increased the odds of using the Internet, while being age 60 years or older decreased the odds. Data from 187 older adults and 1021 younger adults were included in the analysis excluding missing values. Conclusions: Older adults with bipolar disorder use the Internet much less frequently than younger adults. Many older adults do not use the Internet, and technology tools are suitable for some but not all older adults. As more health services are only available online, and more digital tools are developed, there is concern about growing health disparities based on age. Mental health experts should participate in determining the appropriate role for digital tools for older adults with bipolar disorder.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummer20
FachzeitschriftInternational journal of bipolar disorders
Jahrgang6
Ausgabenummer1
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 1 Dez. 2018
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

ORCID /0000-0003-4286-5830/work/149796287
ORCID /0000-0002-2666-859X/work/149797560

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