myHealthHub for Older Adult Inpatients

myHealthHub for Older Adult Inpatients to Lower Loneliness and Improve Patient Engagement, Quality of Life and Mental Health

This study will assess "myHealthhub" in hospitalized older adults throughout 5 days of their hospital stay. The investigators propose a mixed method randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing myHealthHub platform vs. a simplified HealthHub system that provides only TV access, in order to evaluate patients' loneliness, stress, quality of life, patient engagement, and other mental health outcomes in n=60 older adult inpatients. The investigators will also use qualitative methods to assess user and stakeholder experience, and engagement.

Quantitative Component:

Inclusion Criteria:

• ≥60 years old
• Admitted to non-surgical hospital unit
• Speak English or French
• Capable of giving consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Delirium
• Active suicidal ideation
• Moderate/severe dementia diagnosis

Qualitative Component:

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants from quantitative component
• Hospital staff, nurses, clinicians facilitative use of the service
• ≥18 years old
• Speak English or French

Exclusion Criteria:

• Hospital staff, nurses, clinicians who do not have experience with the service