Digital Ageism and Informatics Research Involving Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment

Presentation Time: 03:30 PM - 04:45 PM

Abstract Keywords: Fairness and Elimination of Bias, Disability, Accessibility, and Human Function, User-centered Design Methods, Informatics Implementation
Primary Track: Applications
Programmatic Theme: Consumer Health Informatics

The introduction of informatics tools in research and practice provides new opportunities to support health care delivery and decision making for older adults with cognitive impairment. However, these systems may reflect, and even exacerbate, societal biases about ageing and cognitive decline if incorporated into the overall study design and analysis. This panel will highlight how digital ageism can affect the design of informatics solutions and present strategies to mitigate this bias. Specifically, we will focus on informatics research involving older adults with cognitive impairment in a variety of settings and explore strategies to engage older adults and family members in all stages of design and implementation to mitigate digital ageism.

Moderator:
Anne Turner, MD, MLIS, MPH, FACMI
University of Washington

Speakers:
Amanda Lazar, PhD
University of Maryland

George Demiris, PhD
University of Pennsylvania

Gregory Alexander, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI, FIAHSI
Columbia University School of Nursing

Authors:
Anne Turner, MD, MLIS, MPH, FACMI - University of Washington; Amanda Lazar, PhD - University of Maryland; George Demiris, PhD - University of Pennsylvania; Gregory Alexander, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI, FIAHSI - Columbia University School of Nursing;

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