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Interactive gerontechnology for fall prevention in the elderly: a descriptive study.

Juliana Cunha Maia¹, Jamylle Lucas Diniz¹, Caroline Ribeiro de Sousa¹

¹Universidade Federal do Ceará. Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.

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|May 10, 2023

Summary

This study developed an interactive gerontechnology tool to prevent falls in elderly individuals at home. Expert and user evaluations confirmed its effectiveness as an innovative, scientifically-based solution.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Human-Computer Interaction
Assistive Technology

Background:

Falls are a significant risk for elderly individuals living independently.
Existing fall prevention strategies often lack engagement and personalization.
Gerontechnology offers potential for innovative home-based interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate an interactive gerontechnology tool for home-based fall prevention in the elderly.
To create a scientifically-based, user-centered solution for enhancing elderly safety.

Main Methods:

An exploratory and descriptive study involving gerontechnology development and evaluation.
Utilized a three-dimensional virtual scale model (SketchUp) for prototype creation.
Employed the Agreement Index (AI) for expert and end-user validation, with a threshold >80%.

Main Results:

Prototype 1 (P1) was developed and evaluated by 54 judges, achieving AI >88%.
Prototype 2 (P2) was refined based on expert feedback and subsequently evaluated by 30 elderly participants.
Final version validation showed AI ranging from 83% to 100% across all items.

Conclusions:

The developed interactive gerontechnology is an innovative and scientifically validated tool for elderly fall prevention.
The study successfully created a user-accepted and effective solution for enhancing home safety in older adults.