How can technology support ageing in place in healthy older adults? A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ageing in place has recently gained visibility in healthcare policies and services. Technology has the potential to facilitate independence at home. The objective of this systematic review is to identify technologies that have been rigorously evaluated for supporting the ageing in place of healthy older adults. As well we explored the methods in engagement with technology in healthy older adults.

Methods

Databases Pubmed, Scopus, PsycInfo and Cinahl were consulted for clinical controlled trials or randomised controlled trials between 2014 and 2019. Studies were included if they contained a technological intervention and focussed on supporting healthy older adults' independent living. PRISMA guidelines and the risk of bias tool of the Cochrane Collaboration were ap

SUBMITTER: Ollevier A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7684947 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature