Older Adults' Perceptions About Using Intelligent Toilet Seats Beyond Traditional Care: Web-Based Interview Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In contemporary society, age tech (age technology) represents a significant advancement in health care aimed at enhancing patient engagement, ensuring sustained independence, and promoting quality of life for older people. One innovative form of age tech is the intelligent toilet seat, which is designed to collect, analyze, and provide insights based on toileting logs and excreta data. Understanding how older people perceive and interact with such technology can offer invaluable insights to researchers, technology developers, and vendors.

Objective

This study examined older adults' perspectives regarding the use of intelligent toilet seats. Through a qualitative methodology, this research aims to unearth the nuances of older people's opinions, shedding light on th

SUBMITTER: Esmaeilzadeh P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10724815 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature