Supporting Older Adults in the Digital Health Era : a Scoping Review of Peer Digital Literacy Courses

Population aging and the digitalization of healthcare are reshaping European societies, posing both challenges and opportunities. Older adults, as primary users of healthcare services, often lack the digital skills needed to benefit fully from ehealth innovations, increasing the risk of social exclusion. Digital literacy is therefore essential to support autonomy, wellbeing, and equitable access to care. While various instructional methods exist, peertopeer learning remains underexplored despite its established use in other healthcare domains. This paper presents a scoping review aimed at mapping existing studies on peertopeer digital literacy courses for older adults. Specifically, it examines the structural characteristics of these courses and how their effectiveness and impact on wellbeing are assessed. The review addresses a gap in the literature and informs future development of inclusive digital education strategies for older populations. [Publisher's Text]