Health in the Digital Age
Susannah Fox will present data on U.S. technology adoption and use related to the pursuit of health.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
39% of U.S. adults provide care for a loved one, up from 30% in 2010, and many navigate health care with the help of technology
Clinicians are a central resource for information or support during serious health episodes—and the care and conversation take place mostly offline Many caregivers seem to leave no stone unturned when it comes to gathering health information, online or offline, in moments of calm or crisis. In order to capture a typical episode, we asked respondents […]
39% of U.S. adults are caregivers Bathing and dressing someone who needs help, driving to doctor appointments, sorting through paperwork, making sure this pill is taken with breakfast and that pill at bedtime—these hands-on, caregiving activities define the word “offline.” Yet, these days, caregivers are health information specialists. They have the safety, comfort, and even […]