Digital technologies as solutions to China's aging population: a systematic review of their opportunities and challenges in rural development.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Differences exist in the rate of aging between individuals residing in urban and rural areas in China, with rural areas experiencing a more pronounced impact. Smart aging represents a prevalent future trend in this regard, though its development will inevitably face challenges. However, studies focusing on rural areas are scarce. Future models of aging in less developed regions, including rural areas and townships, are expected to integrate and draw inspiration from the smart aging paradigm.

Methods

We present a systematic review of the current application of digital technologies in caring for older people in rural areas. We conducted extracted and screened 26 articles out of 823, sourced from five databases: Web of Science, IEEE Xplore, Engineering Village, Pub

SUBMITTER: Ming Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11776298 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature