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Healthy living with persuasive technologies: framework, issues, and challenges.

Samir Chatterjee¹, Alan Price

¹Network Convergence Laboratory, School of Information Systems and Technology, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA 91711, USA. samir.chatterjee@cgu.edu

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Human-Computer Interaction
Health Informatics

Background:

The global population is aging, presenting significant challenges to healthcare systems.
Older adults are living longer, requiring more extensive and costly medical treatment.
There is a growing demand for innovative solutions to support healthy aging and independence.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the evolution and application of persuasive technologies in healthcare for the elderly.
To present a framework for understanding research in persuasive technologies for health.
To identify healthcare domains utilizing these technologies and review existing literature.

Main Methods:

Literature review of persuasive technologies in healthcare.
Analysis of research frameworks for persuasive technology applications.
Categorization of healthcare domains and exemplars using persuasive technologies.

Main Results:

Persuasive technologies show potential in promoting healthy living among the aged.
These technologies can assist in reducing healthcare system burdens.
Existing research provides a foundation for understanding and developing these tools.

Conclusions:

Persuasive technologies offer a promising avenue for enhancing the well-being and independence of the aging population.
Further research and development are needed to address the challenges in designing and implementing these technologies.
Collaboration among stakeholders is crucial for the successful integration of persuasive technologies in healthcare.