Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Research Protocols
Date Submitted: Jul 22, 2019
Date Accepted: Sep 17, 2019
Implementing digital storytelling for health-related outcomes in older adults: protocol for a systematic review
ABSTRACT
Background:
The number of older adults worldwide is growing rapidly. Older adults face a unique set of challenges and may experience a range of psychological comorbidities. Advances in multimedia technology have allowed for digital storytelling to be utilised as an intervention for health-related outcomes.
Objective:
The primary aim of the proposed systematic review is to examine reported health-related outcomes for older adults engaged in digital storytelling. The review also aims to examine the methods associated with digital storytelling, characteristics of digital story products, and implementational considerations.
Methods:
This protocol adheres to the recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P). We will systematically search selected electronic databases to identify studies that meet our eligibility criteria. From the included studies, data will be extracted and synthesised using a narrative approach and summarised in tables. The methodological quality of the included studies will be assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT).
Results:
Systematic searches, data extraction and analysis, and writing of the systematic review are expected to be completed by the end of 2019.
Conclusions:
The proposed systematic review will summarise existing studies using digital storytelling to improve health-related outcomes for older adults. Results from this review will provide an evidence base for the development of digital storytelling interventions that are effective and implementable with older adults. Clinical Trial: PROSPERO - TBC
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