Date: November 8, Wednesday, 2023, 2:00 – 3:30 PM BJT

Venue: LIB1115

Zoom ID: 956 4280 4934; Passcode: 1108

Speaker: Dr. Jingjing Zhang, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Sociology, Southeast University, China

Abstract:

The use of digital technology in public services, such as hospitals, is becoming increasingly widespread. While some experts in the digital healthcare industry argue that smart healthcare will offer patients more convenience and choices, it also presents new challenges for older people who may struggle with digital technology. This study, informed by ecological systems theory, investigates how older people perceive and use smart healthcare services in hospitals, as well as the factors that affect their usage, through in-depth interviews and participatory observation. The findings highlight the intricate relationship between digital technology and healthcare delivery, providing insight into the development of age-friendly hospitals.

Bio:

Dr. Jingjing Zhang is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Sociology at Southeast University, China. Her research mainly focuses on ageing and social change, particularly on the quality of life of older migrants, intergenerational solidarity, and digital engagement of older people. She offers undergraduate and graduate students courses in ageing and life course, qualitative research methods, and gerontological social work.

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The NACI aspires to reshape the landscape of aging and care in China and strives to create a society that recognizes the inherent worth of every aging and dying individual, fostering an environment where care is a deeply cherished and respected value, providing a nurturing nest for all.