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Exploring the Landscape of Standards and Guidelines in AgeTech Design and Development: Scoping Review and Thematic
Shahabeddin Abhari1, Josephine McMurray2, Tanveer Randhawa1
1School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
JMIR Aging
|October 31, 2024
Summary
This study reviewed AgeTech standards, finding design and usability are well-covered. However, critical areas like privacy, security, and ethics need more research for safer technology for older adults.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Computer Science
- Health Informatics
Background:
- AgeTech encompasses digital solutions supporting older adults in aging in place.
- Technologies include digital health, assistive devices, IoT, robotics, wearables, and sensors.
- Robust standards are crucial for AgeTech safety, effectiveness, and quality of life for seniors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review of standards and guidelines in AgeTech design and development within academic literature.
- To identify existing knowledge and critical gaps in scholarly publications concerning AgeTech standards.
Main Methods:
- Adherence to PRISMA-ScR guidelines for the scoping review.
- Comprehensive literature searches across major databases (Scopus, IEEE, PubMed, Web of Science, etc.).
- Quantitative and qualitative synthesis of data from 58 selected documents.
Main Results:
- Design and development (36%) and usability/user experience (19%) were the most frequently addressed aspects of AgeTech standards.
- Privacy and security (2%) and data quality (2%) were significantly underrepresented.
- Ethics, integration, accessibility, and adoption were also minimally addressed (3% each).
Conclusions:
- The review highlights a strong focus on design and usability in AgeTech standards.
- Significant gaps exist in research concerning privacy, security, ethics, and interoperability of AgeTech.
- Further research is needed to address these gaps for comprehensive and secure AgeTech development.
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