Research on the impact of smart health and elderly care policies on the multidimensional health of older adults
10.3969/j.issn.1674-2982.2025.11.008
- VernacularTitle:智慧健康养老政策对老年人多维健康的影响研究
- Author:
Wen SU
1
;
Qi-feng MA
1
Author Information
1. 中国人民大学人口与健康学院 北京 100872
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Smart health and elderly care policy;
Multidimensional health;
Older adults;
Social support theory
- From:
Chinese Journal of Health Policy
2025;18(11):57-65
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To explore the impact of smart health and elderly care policies on the multidimensional health of older adults and its mechanisms.Methods:Using five waves of data from the China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey(CLASS)between 2014 and 2023,a staggered difference-in-differences approach was applied to assess the impact of policy implementation on the multidimensional health of older adults.Results:Smart health and elderly care policy improved the multidimensional health of older adults.These effects were primarily realized through three pathways:increased use of smart elderly care products,higher utilization of community-based medical and care services,and the adoption of healthier lifestyles.The benefits were more pronounced among younger older adults and those in regions with better medical resources.Furthermore,smart health and elderly care policies synergized with Healthy City pilots and"Internet+Nursing"service initiatives.Conclusions:Smart health and elderly care policy helps improve the physiological,psychological,and social dimensions of health among older adults,promoting their overall well-being.Future policies should focus on optimizing the supply of products and services,addressing the diverse needs of different groups,and strengthening cross-sector collaboration to enhance the effectiveness and equity of policy implementation.
