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George Mois¹, Elizabeth A Lydon¹, Vincent F Mathias¹

¹College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1206 S Fourth St., Champaign, IL 61820, United States.

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Technology-based interventions can improve older adults' health and wellness. Best practices for technology delivery, including user needs and adaptable training, are essential for successful implementation in randomized controlled trials.

Keywords:

Gerontechnology Intervention development Loneliness Social Engagement Social Isolation Videoconferencing

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Health Informatics
Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

Technology offers scalable solutions for health and wellness interventions for older adults.
Diverse cognitive abilities and technology proficiencies necessitate tailored approaches.
Previous interventions often overlook specific user needs in technology adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify and share best practices for delivering technology-based health interventions to older adults.
To inform the design and implementation of future digital health solutions for aging populations.
To address challenges in adapting technology for users with varying cognitive and technical skills.

Main Methods:

A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted using the OneClick video platform for an 8-week social engagement intervention.
Best practices were derived from lessons learned during the RCT implementation.
Focus was placed on user needs, training adaptability, system requirements, and ongoing support.

Main Results:

Successful technology-based intervention delivery requires careful consideration of application usability, system specifications, and internet connectivity.
Adaptable training programs and accessible support (e.g., live contact, handouts) are crucial for user engagement.
Best practices encompass user-centered design, tailored training, clear personnel roles, structured content delivery, and robust evaluation methods.

Conclusions:

Implementing technology-based interventions for older adults necessitates a focus on user-specific needs and varying levels of technical proficiency.
The developed best practices provide a framework for designing, developing, and deploying effective digital health tools for this demographic.
Attention to training, support, and system adaptability is key to maximizing the benefits of technology in supporting older adults' well-being.