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Technology-Enabled Senior Living: A Preliminary Report on Stakeholder Perspectives
Vera Stara1, Elvira Maranesi1, Johanna Möller2
1Scientific Direction, IRCCS INRCA, 60124 Ancona, Italy.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 10, 2024
Summary
Stakeholder involvement is key for smart living tech supporting older adults. This research identifies six sustainability categories crucial for Active and Healthy Ageing (AHA) solutions.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Smart living technologies are vital for elderly autonomy but lack comprehensive research.
- Integrating diverse stakeholders is essential for successful technology development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore stakeholder perspectives on smart living solutions for Active and Healthy Ageing (AHA).
- To identify key factors for the sustainability of these technologies.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative semi-structured interviews with 19 stakeholders from Europe and Japan.
- Framework Analysis approach for data interpretation.
Main Results:
- Six sustainability categories identified: unmet needs, coach functionalities, organizational integration, barriers, financial aspects, and social role.
- Understanding user needs through stakeholder collaboration is paramount.
Conclusions:
- Involving elderly, caregivers, professionals, technicians, service providers, and government is crucial.
- Collaborative efforts are needed to demonstrate the value of smart living for AHA.
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