Implementation of an integrated home internet of things system for vulnerable older adults using a frailty-centered approach.

ABSTRACT: Although integrated home internet of things (IoT) services can be beneficial, especially for vulnerable older adults, the hurdle of usability hinders implementation of the technology. This study aimed to evaluate the practical usability of home IoT services in older adults, by frailty status, and to determine the potential obstacles. From August 2019 to July 2020, we randomly selected 20 vulnerable older adults (prefrailty group [n = 11], and frailty group [n = 9]) who had already been identified as needing home IoT services in a community-based prospective cohort study, the Aging Study of the Pyeongchang Rural Area. Integrated home IoT services were provided for 1 year, and a face-to-face survey evaluating usability and satisfaction of each service was conducted. The usability of the inte

SUBMITTER: Baek JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8817027 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature