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  • Health Informatics
  • Human-Computer Interaction

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  • Older adults increasingly use technologies like wearables and telehealth for independent living.
  • Motivations and barriers influencing technology adoption among older adults remain underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify technologies used by older adults for health self-management.
  • To understand motivations, enablers, and barriers related to technology use in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted semistructured interviews with 22 older adults.
  • Performed in-depth thematic analysis of interview transcripts.

Main Results:

  • Participants use diverse technologies (e.g., fitness trackers, telehealth) for health monitoring, activity, and risk management.
  • Key enablers include social influence, accessibility, and ease of use; barriers involve information overload, privacy concerns, and technology unfamiliarity.

Conclusions:

  • Older adults demonstrate resilience by using technology to prepare for future health decline.
  • Social and organizational support are crucial for technology adoption and continued use.
  • Findings can inform the development of effective health technologies for older populations.