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My Little Smart Personal Assistant: A Co-Designed Solution to Ensure an Optimized Ageing-Well at Home in Rural
J-B Kern1,2,3, S Strola4, J Quintas5
1Department of General Practice, Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble, France.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|August 24, 2019
Summary
This study introduces a co-designed vocal assistant for rural elderly, offering social and medical services to enhance their quality of life and community integration. The goal is to support independent aging in place within European rural settings.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Telemedicine
Background:
- Rural elderly populations face unique challenges in accessing social and medical services.
- Maintaining quality of life, autonomy, and community integration is crucial for healthy aging in these demographics.
- Existing technological solutions may not adequately address the specific needs of rural elderly individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a co-designed, patient-centered remote connected device with a vocal assistant.
- To provide a panel of integrated social and medical services tailored for the rural European elderly.
- To improve quality of life, self-autonomy, and community integration for aging populations in rural areas.
Main Methods:
- Co-design methodology involving the target user group (rural European elderly).
- Development of an interactive vocal assistant integrated into a connected device.
- Implementation of a service panel encompassing social and medical support.
Main Results:
- The 'My Little Smart Personal Assistant' offers a novel approach to remote care.
- The device facilitates access to essential services, promoting independence.
- User feedback indicates potential for improved quality of life and community connection.
Conclusions:
- The co-designed vocal assistant presents a viable patient-centered solution for aging well in rural settings.
- This technology can significantly enhance the self-autonomy and social integration of elderly individuals.
- Further research should explore scalability and long-term impact in diverse rural European contexts.
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