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August 7, 2025

Key Challenges and Barriers to Digital Literacy for Older Adults: A Scoping Review (Preprint)

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SKSalman KhanSWSarah WebsterJPJohn Puxty

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Overview

This scoping review identifies barriers to digital literacy in older adults, suggesting targeted interventions and support networks to enhance access to eHealth services.

Key Points

  • The review identifies seven primary barriers to digital literacy among older adults, impacting their health outcomes and social participation.
  • Notable barriers include health limitations, lack of support networks, and perceptions of technology, hindering digital engagement.
  • A systematic search yielded 19 studies that explore various challenges faced by older adults in adopting digital technologies.
  • Addressing these barriers requires multi-faceted interventions that are accessible, affordable, and tailored to individual needs.

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Khan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0fa0e6551bb0af8d19a4https://doi.org/10.2196/preprints.80647
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