E-Health Literacy, Digital Literacy, Healthy Lifestyle and Web Based Education for Young Old Indi… (NCT06022185) | Clinical Trial Compass
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E-Health Literacy, Digital Literacy, Healthy Lifestyle and Web Based Education for Young Old Individuals
Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2023-09-10
Plain-language summary
A healthy lifestyle is defined as knowing and controlling all the behaviors that may affect the health of the individual and regulating his daily activities by choosing the appropriate behaviors for his/her own health status.
While many factors are effective on healthy lifestyle behaviors, health literacy is one of these factors. One of the health literacy measurement tools is e-health literacy.
E-health literacy is "the ability to search for, find, understand, evaluate health information from electronic sources and apply this information to addressing or solving a health problem.
Digital literacy is the ability of an individual to access, select, use, criticize and evaluate information in new and developing digital technologies. In this respect, the importance of digital literacy is an undeniable fact in the health sector and is thought to be related to e-health literacy.
In this direction, this research was planned to evaluate the effect of web-based education to be given to young and old individuals on e-health literacy, digital literacy and healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years – 74 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Volunteering to Participate in Research
* Being between the ages of 65-74
* Being literate in Turkish
* Having a computer or mobile phone and internet connection at home
* Being able to use Whatsapp
* Not having a visual or auditory health problem that would prevent participation in the study.
* No communication barrier
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having a visual and auditory health problem that will prevent participation in the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This study focused on e-health literacy and digital literacy in older adults — based on what they found, do you think my own ability to use online health tools is something we should assess or work on together?
2The trial has already been completed and compared pre-test and post-test data — has any of this research been published yet, and if so, would the findings change how you'd recommend I access health information online?
3Since this was a web-based education program aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles in older adults, do you think that kind of digital health education would actually be a useful addition to the care plan we're already building?
4Given that this study didn't involve any medical treatment or medication, are there standard in-person programs or resources you'd recommend that might achieve similar goals around healthy lifestyle habits for someone my age?
5Because this trial is now completed and wasn't testing a drug or procedure, what would be the most practical next step for me — looking for follow-up studies building on this research, or focusing on what's already available in our community?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.