Development and Evaluation of SIADIL (Sistem Informasi Aktivitas Dukungan Instrumental Lansia): A Community-Based Digital System to Enhance Older Adults’ Care in Rural Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt20262596Keywords:
Access to health services, Community vulnerability assessment, Health care for the poor, Health services accessibility, Social care serviceAbstract
Introduction: older adults in rural areas face challenges in performing instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) due to limited access to resources. However, intergenerational social support and increasing digital literacy among older adults present new opportunities for community-based technological interventions. This study aimed to develop and evaluate SIADIL (Sistem Informasi Aktivitas Dukungan Instrumental Lansia), a community-based digital system to optimize care for older adults in rural settings.
Method: this study used the ADDIE model. Data were collected from older adults, family caregivers, youth, and nurses through focus group discussions and usability testing. The evaluation was assessed using a structured questionnaire adapted from the System Usability Scale, covering the domains of usability, functionality, transportability, reliability, and acceptance. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Qualitative feedback was analyzed thematically to identify areas for improvement in design and functionality.
Results: during the development phase, 21 participants, including older adults, family caregivers, youth, and nurses, were involved. The system also underwent expert validation focusing on content accuracy, functional suitability, and user interface quality. Seventy participants were included in the study during the evaluation phase. Overall, 95.7 % of respondents found the navigation clear and intuitive. Nearly all respondents (98.6 %) reported that the application was useful, efficient, and enhanced communication between caregivers and older adults.
Conclusions: SIADIL is a feasible, user-accepted innovation to enhance IADL performance among rural older adults through intergenerational and digital collaboration. Further testing is recommended to evaluate its long-term impact on older adults’ independence and quality of life.
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