Multiple Perspectives on the Adoption of SMART Technologies for Improving Care of Older People: Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the ever-increasing offering of SMART technologies (ie, computer-controlled devices acting intelligently and capable of monitoring, analyzing or reporting), a wide gap exists between the development of new technological innovations and their adoption in everyday care for older adults.

Objective

This study aims to explore the barriers and concerns related to the adoption of SMART technologies among different groups of stakeholders.

Methods

Data from 4 sources were used: semistructured in-person or internet-based interviews with professional caregivers (n=12), structured email interviews with experts in the area of aging (n=9), a web-based survey of older adults (>55 years) attending the Virtual University of the Third Age (n=369), and a case study on

SUBMITTER: Elavsky S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10882473 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature