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Do not forget the oldest old: design principles for the 80+.
Malcolm W C Chan1, Susan Truong1, Jeffrey J H Cheung2
1Family Practice Health Centre, Women's College Hospital.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|April 16, 2014
Summary
Internet use is growing among older adults, especially those aged 80 and above. More research is needed on human factors and design for this specific elderly population.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Digital Health
Background:
- Growing adoption of internet applications by the elderly.
- Application of online technologies in healthcare for older adults.
- Distinct needs of adults aged 80+ compared to younger elderly groups.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing research on human factors and design for older adults.
- To highlight the specific needs of the oldest old (80+) in internet application design.
- To identify gaps in current research concerning this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of human factors and design research.
- Analysis of internet adoption trends among the elderly.
- Comparative analysis of needs between different elderly age groups.
Main Results:
- Significant research exists on internet applications for the general elderly population.
- The oldest old (80+) are increasingly using the internet.
- A notable gap exists in human factors and design research specifically for the oldest old.
Conclusions:
- The oldest old represent a distinct and under-researched group regarding internet application design.
- Further investigation into human factors and design is crucial for the 80+ population.
- Tailored design approaches are necessary to meet the unique needs of the oldest old.
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