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Transdisciplinary research, involving collaboration across fields, improves knowledge integration and real-world impact in aging and technology. Further studies are needed to optimize its use in assistive technology development.

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  • Gerontology and Technology
  • Transdisciplinary Research Methodologies
  • Knowledge Translation and Implementation Science

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  • Transdisciplinary research integrates diverse knowledge across disciplines and sectors.
  • This approach aims to enhance the real-world impact of scientific fields, including aging and technology.
  • Understanding its effects on research processes, outcomes, and uptake is crucial for broader implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a scoping review on the impact of transdisciplinary research on research processes, outcomes, and uptake.
  • To identify facilitators and barriers to the successful implementation of transdisciplinary research.
  • To explore the potential of transdisciplinary research in the specific context of aging and technology.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of aging, health/medicine, and technology databases (Medline/OVID, EBSCO, ProQuest) from 2005-2015.
  • Search terms focused on transdisciplinarity, research outcomes, and social change.
  • Inclusion criteria applied to identify relevant articles for the scoping review.

Main Results:

  • Twenty articles met the inclusion criteria, indicating transdisciplinary research enhances knowledge integration and diverse outcomes.
  • This approach improves translational research capacity and the uptake of research knowledge.
  • No studies specifically evaluated transdisciplinary research in aging and technology, highlighting a research gap.

Conclusions:

  • Adopting transdisciplinary research in aging and technology can increase the real-world adoption of innovations.
  • It fosters knowledge integration and engages stakeholders in research and development.
  • Successful implementation requires resources, and more research is needed on its effectiveness in aging and technology projects, particularly for assistive technologies.