Understanding the impact of digital technology on the well-being of older immigrants and refugees: A scoping review.

Journal: Digital health
Published Date: Aug 30, 2023

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The fast-paced development of digital technologies in the areas of social media, pet robots, smart homes, and artificial intelligence, among others, profoundly influence the daily lives of older adults. Digital technology can improve the well-being and quality of life of older adults, older immigrants and refugees who suffer migration-associated stress, loneliness, health and psychosocial challenges.

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  • Prince Chiagozie Ekoh
    Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
  • Tochukwu Jonathan Okolie
    Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria.
  • Fidel Bethel Nnadi
    Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria.
  • Oluwagbemiga Oyinlola
    School of Social Work, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada.
  • Christine A Walsh
    Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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