Digital literacy significantly influenced individuals' own HF self-care behaviors, particularly symptom perception, but cross-partner effects were not observed within dyads. These findings suggest that digital health intervention should assess and address patients' and caregivers' digital skills as distinct targets rather than assuming spillover effects within dyads. To optimize HF outcomes in aging populations, culturally sensitive and dyad-focused strategies that consider individual digital literacy are essential.
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