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  • Gerontology
  • Health Informatics
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Health Smart Homes utilize digital technologies to support elderly individuals in maintaining independence and safety during daily living activities.
  • The integration of technology in homes aims to improve the overall well-being of the aging population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a landscape review evaluating the effectiveness and feasibility of Health Smart Home technologies for enhancing elderly autonomy and quality of life.
  • To identify user perceptions regarding Health Smart Home functions, services, benefits, and implementation strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was performed across PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus databases.
  • Fourteen peer-reviewed articles were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria for data extraction and quality assessment.

Main Results:

  • The review synthesized findings on user perceptions of Health Smart Home technologies.
  • Identified key functions, services, benefits, and implementation considerations from the elderly users' perspectives.

Conclusions:

  • Health Smart Homes offer significant potential for delivering IT-based health services through proactive monitoring and customized environments.
  • Tailoring smart home features to individual user needs and preferences is essential for successful adoption and maximizing benefits for the elderly.