Leader: Carlo Martini (UNISR); Other collaborator(s):
The aims of this task will be to survey and analyze the needs of elderly patients and to survey and analyze the priorities of evidence based research. The parallel analysis will assess to what extent needs and priorities are aligned. The first subtask (needs) will use a two-pronged research method of literature review and survey tools. The second subtask (priorities) will also use a two pronged research method of literature review and ethnographic (interview-based) research. The third phase of the task will develop guidelines and suggest actions for aligning needs and priorities with institutional as well as dissemination based interventions.
We have completed an initial literature review on the needs of elderly patients
The project is reported to be 30 percent complete. The original project involved administering a survey to a representative sample of the elderly population in Italy. Due to lack of appropriate funding, we will proceed with randomized controlled trials that require fewer resources for data collection.
Participation in internal events on the project and presentation of preliminary results. Start data collection for experiments on inclusive language and aging population in collaboration with spoke.
We conducted an experiment focused on elderly communication. We began designing a pilot study on how older adults evaluate online news. We are also writing the ethical approval documentations in order to submit to an ethics committee, and data collection will likely begin in January 2025.
The activities provide insights for developing digital literacy programs to help older adults critically assess online information. Scientifically, the work deepens understanding of cognitive processing in aging and underscores the value of interdisciplinary research.
We are conducting experiments examining communication among older adults, specifically their evaluation of online news. As part of this work, we have designed a pilot study and are currently preparing ethical approval documents for submission to an ethics committee. Data collection is expected to begin in the next few months.
This research offers valuable insights for the creation of digital literacy programs to support older adults in critically assessing online content. From a scientific perspective, it enhances understanding of cognitive processing in aging and emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary research.
An article based on this work is being written and will be submitted to Cognitive Science in the next months.