Factors that influence technophobia in Chinese older patients with ischemic stroke: a cross-sectional survey.

Journal: BMC geriatrics
Published Date: Aug 19, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Older patients with ischemic stroke often have a large number of medical needs, technophobia refers to the irrational anxiety and fear of digital technologies such as mobile communication equipment, artificial intelligence and robots, resulting in emotional reactions such as fear and tension, which will lead individuals to avoid using technology. However, the research on these patients' technophobia and the factors that may lead to it is limited.  AIMS: This study aimed to investigate the status of technophobia and analyze its influencing factors in Chinese older patients with ischemic stroke.

Authors

  • Yao Sun
    School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China.
  • Ru Zhang
    School of Cyberspace Security, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Beijing, China.
  • Di Hu
    Department of General Surgery, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Centre for Child Health, Hangzhou, China.
  • Yuqing Wang
    College of Marine Technology and Environment, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China.
  • Chun Wen
    Department of Gastroenterology, Cangxi People's Hospital, Guangyuan, China.
  • Hongwen Ma
    Department of Nursing, Tianjin Union Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nankai University, No. 190, Jieyuan Road, Hongqiao District, Tianjin city, 300121, People's Republic of China. 1090435944@qq.com.

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