CompletedNANCT07693582

Smartphone-based Digital Literacy Training for Older Adults in a Lifelong-learning Setting: a Nonrandomised Wait-list-controlled Study With 3-month Follow-up

Sponsor: Akdeniz University

Trial Details

Condition	Aging, Literacy-language Intervention, Literacy, Older Adults (60 - 85 Years Old)
Intervention	Structured smartphone-based digital literacy training
Phase	NA
Status	Completed
Participants	140
Est. Completion	22 Aug 2025
Last Updated	9 July 2026

Primary Outcome

Change in Digital Literacy Scale (DLS) score

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 60 years or older * Enrolled in the Akdeniz University 60+ Refresher (Tazelenme) University programme * Owns and regularly uses an smartphone * Able to attend the scheduled training sessions * Provides written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive, visual, or hearing impairment that would prevent participation in the training

Trial Sites

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

View Registry Entry

Related Analysis

Structured Smartphone Training Improves Digital Literacy in Adults Aged 60–85: Findings From a Controlled Trial With 3-Month Follow-Up

A completed controlled trial from Akdeniz University has tested whether structured smartphone training within a lifelong-learning programme can improve digital literacy in adults aged 60–85. With digital exclusion increasingly recognised as a social determinant of health, findings from this 140-participant study carry direct implications for telehealth access and chronic disease self-management in older populations.

Read full article →

This content is for educational purposes for healthcare professionals only and does not constitute clinical advice. Clinical decisions should be based on individual patient assessment, current guidelines, and appropriate specialist consultation. Editorial Standards · Privacy Policy · Terms of Service