User acceptance and continuance intention of the BeSt age mHealth application for physical activity promotion and fall prevention in nursing homes - Takeaways - MDSpire

User acceptance and continuance intention of the BeSt age mHealth application for physical activity promotion and fall prevention in nursing homes

  • By

  • Jonathan Diener

  • Jelena Krafft

  • Kerem Doğan

  • Iris Ten Klooster

  • Janina Krell-Roesch

  • Lisette van Gemert-Pijnen

  • Alexander Woll

  • Kathrin Wunsch

  • June 23, 2026

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    Falls are a significant concern in nursing homes, with residents experiencing 1.7 falls annually, necessitating effective prevention strategies.

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    The BeSt Age App was evaluated positively by nursing home employees, particularly regarding usability, which predicted continuance intention.

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    Employee adherence to the BeSt Age App was 85.6%, while resident adherence was 75.1%, indicating a moderate level of engagement.

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    Perceived usefulness and usability were significant predictors of continuance intention, with respective beta values of 0.39 and 0.46.

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    The study highlights the digital divide between nursing home employees and residents, emphasizing the need for employee-mediated technology interventions.

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User acceptance and continuance intention of the BeSt age mHealth application for physical activity promotion and fall prevention in nursing homes

  • by Jonathan Diener, Jelena Krafft, Kerem Doğan, Iris Ten Klooster, Janina Krell-Roesch, Lisette van Gemert-Pijnen, Alexander Woll, Kathrin Wunsch

  • June 23, 2026

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