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Smart care technologies: meeting whose needs?

A Sixsmith1, J Sixsmith

  • 1Department of Primary Care, University of Liverpool, UK.

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
|May 4, 2000
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Developing assistive technologies for older people requires a needs-led approach, not just technology-driven solutions. User and technologist perspectives differ, impacting the development and implementation of telecare and intelligent home monitoring systems.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Assistive Technology Development

Background:

  • Telecare research funding emphasizes a shift from technology-driven to needs-led approaches for user-centric development.
  • Achieving a needs-led approach in assistive technology is complex, presenting conceptual, methodological, and practical challenges.
  • Independent living for older adults is a key focus area for telecare and home monitoring innovations.

Observation:

  • A case study involving an intelligent home monitoring system for older adults highlighted the complexities of a needs-led development process.
  • Significant discrepancies were observed between end-users (older adults) and technologists in defining problems, needs, and system requirements.
  • These differing perspectives directly influence the design, development, and successful implementation of assistive technologies.

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Findings:

  • User needs and technologist requirements for telecare systems are often misaligned due to differing understandings of problems.
  • The development of intelligent home monitoring systems is constrained by conceptual, methodological, and practical challenges in adopting a needs-led strategy.
  • Successful implementation of assistive technologies hinges on bridging the gap between user-centric needs and technological capabilities.

Implications:

  • Future telecare development must prioritize user involvement to ensure technologies genuinely meet the needs of older adults.
  • Addressing the divergent perspectives between users and technologists is crucial for effective assistive technology design and deployment.
  • A needs-led framework is essential for maximizing the benefits of intelligent home monitoring and supporting independent living for the elderly.