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

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dc.contributor.authorBauer, Rita
dc.contributor.authorGlenn, Tasha
dc.contributor.authorStrejilevich, Sergio
dc.contributor.authorConell, Jörn
dc.contributor.authorAlda, Martin
dc.contributor.authorArdau, Raffaella
dc.contributor.authorBaune, Bernhard T
dc.contributor.authorBerk, Michael
dc.contributor.authorBersudsky, Yuly
dc.contributor.authorBilderbeck, Amy
dc.contributor.authorBocchetta, Alberto
dc.contributor.authorCastro, Angela M P
dc.contributor.authorCheung, Eric Y W
dc.contributor.authorChillotti, Caterina
dc.contributor.authorChoppin, Sabine
dc.contributor.authorCuomo, Alessandro
dc.contributor.authorDel Zompo, Maria
dc.contributor.authorDias, Rodrigo
dc.contributor.authorDodd, Seetal
dc.contributor.authorDuffy, Anne
dc.contributor.authorEtain, Bruno
dc.contributor.authorFagiolini, Andrea
dc.contributor.authorFernández Hernandez, Miryam
dc.contributor.authorGarnham, Julie
dc.contributor.authorGeddes, John
dc.contributor.authorGildebro, Jonas
dc.contributor.authorGitlin, Michael J
dc.contributor.authorGonzalez-Pinto, Ana
dc.contributor.authorGoodwin, Guy M
dc.contributor.authorGrof, Paul
dc.contributor.authorHarima, Hirohiko
dc.contributor.authorHassel, Stefanie
dc.contributor.authorHenry, Chantal
dc.contributor.authorHidalgo-Mazzei, Diego
dc.contributor.authorLund, Anne H
dc.contributor.authorKapur, Vaisnvy
dc.contributor.authorKunigiri, Girish
dc.contributor.authorLafer, Beny
dc.contributor.authorLarsen, Erik R
dc.contributor.authorLewitzka, Ute
dc.contributor.authorLicht, Rasmus W
dc.contributor.authorMisiak, Blazej
dc.contributor.authorPiotrowski, Patryk
dc.contributor.authorMiranda-Scippa, Ângela
dc.contributor.authorMonteith, Scott
dc.contributor.authorMunoz, Rodrigo
dc.contributor.authorNakanotani, Takako
dc.contributor.authorNielsen, René E
dc.contributor.authorO’Donovan, Claire
dc.contributor.authorOkamura, Yasushi
dc.contributor.authorOsher, Yamima
dc.contributor.authorReif, Andreas
dc.contributor.authorRitter, Philipp
dc.contributor.authorRybakowski, Janusz K
dc.contributor.authorSagduyu, Kemal
dc.contributor.authorSawchuk, Brett
dc.contributor.authorSchwartz, Elon
dc.contributor.authorSlaney, Claire
dc.contributor.authorSulaiman, Ahmad H
dc.contributor.authorSuominen, Kirsi
dc.contributor.authorSuwalska, Aleksandra
dc.contributor.authorTam, Peter
dc.contributor.authorTatebayashi, Yoshitaka
dc.contributor.authorTondo, Leonardo
dc.contributor.authorVeeh, Julia
dc.contributor.authorVieta, Eduard
dc.contributor.authorVinberg, Maj
dc.contributor.authorViswanath, Biju
dc.contributor.authorZetin, Mark
dc.contributor.authorWhybrow, Peter C
dc.contributor.authorBauer, Michael
dc.date.accessioned2018-11-07T17:10:20Z
dc.date.available2018-11-07T17:10:20Z
dc.date.issued2018-09-04
dc.date.updated2018-11-07T17:10:20Z
dc.description.abstractAbstract 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.
dc.identifier.citationInternational Journal of Bipolar Disorders. 2018 Sep 04;6(1):20
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1186/s40345-018-0127-7
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/109127
dc.language.rfc3066en
dc.rights.holderThe Author(s)
dc.titleInternet use by older adults with bipolar disorder: international survey results
dc.typeJournal Article
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