Experiences of Extra Care Housing Residents Aged Fifty-Five and Over with Home-Based Technology

Matlabi, Hossein; Parker, Stuart G.; McKee, Kevin

doi:10.2224/sbp.2012.40.2.293

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“…Also in the list of potential barriers to the adoption of ATs are uncertainty about the appropriate time for ATs intervention, lack of information and support from formal health and social care services about how to access AT, where to source it and when and how it can be used [47,56] respectively. Peek, Luijkx [57] found six major evidences that seem to influence the level of technology use in the context of aging in place: challenges in the domain of independent living; behavioral options; personal thoughts on technology use; influence of the social network; influence of organizations, and the role of the physical environment.…”

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Older people, assistive technologies, and the barriers to adoption: A systematic review

Yusif

Soar

Hafeez‐Baig

2016

International Journal of Medical Informatics

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2 Study HighlightsWhat was already known on the topic  ATs might contribute to an increased sense of safety and security at home  There are barriers to the adoption of ATs What this study added to our knowledge  A general lack of knowledge about the technology needs of elderly people and the different stages of the aging process  Barriers to the adoption of ATs from top critical concern are: privacy, trust, functionality/added value, cost, and ease of use and sustainability for daily use, perception of no need, stigma and fear of dependence  The so-called "gerontechnologies" invokes negative attitudes about ATs acceptance Abstract.Background: Older people generally prefer to continue living in their own homes rather than

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Older people, assistive technologies, and the barriers to adoption: A systematic review

Yusif

Soar

Hafeez‐Baig

2016

International Journal of Medical Informatics

413

231

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“…Recent research related to technology adoption among older adults has indicated that older adults are increasingly familiar with digital technologies [ 10 - 12 ] and are interested in using technology to manage their health, such as measuring heart rate, keeping an activity diary, and monitoring stressful situations [ 13 , 14 ]. However, older adults’ experiences with technology can vary greatly, and many factors can influence whether an older adult successfully uses technologies for health self-management.…”

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Understanding Older Adults’ Experiences With Technologies for Health Self-management: Interview Study

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Background Many older adults now use technologies such as wearable devices and telehealth services to support their health and well-being while living independently at home. However, older adults vary in how they use these technologies, and there is a lack of knowledge regarding the motivations that influence their acceptance and use of health-related technologies in home environments. Objective This study aimed to understand the types of technologies that older adults use to support their health and the factors that motivate them to use their chosen technologies to support their health. In addition, we aimed to understand the factors that enable the effective use of technologies for health self-management and to identify the barriers that can negatively affect the adoption of technologies. Methods A total of 22 older adults participated in semistructured interviews regarding their experiences of using technologies for health self-management. Interview transcripts were analyzed through an in-depth thematic analysis. Results The interviews revealed that a range of technologies, such as videoconferencing software, fitness trackers, and other devices, were being used by older adults to support their health. Interviews showed that participants were motivated to use technologies to monitor health issues, to stay active and connected, and to record and change their behavior in the light of foreseen risks related to their future health status. Enablers that facilitated the effective use of technologies include social and organizational influence, convenient access to health care and safety provided by the technology, and easy setup and low cost of the technology. Barriers include information overload and a sense of futility about future health decline; telehealth being an inadequate substitute for in-person consultation; concerns about trust related to privacy and accuracy; and technologies being stigmatizing, uncomfortable to use, expensive, and unfamiliar. Conclusions This study suggested that older adults were using a variety of technologies to prevent or prepare for future health decline, evidencing a resilient attitude toward health and aging. In addition, older adults were willing to continue using the technology when there was a perceived need. The enabler mentioned by most participants was the social and organizational influence that included health care staff, family, friends, and organizations. This analysis provides a better understanding of how older adults use technologies to support their health and can guide the provision of appropriate health technologies for them.

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“…Recent research related to technology adoption among older adults has indicated that older adults are increasingly familiar with digital technologies [10][11][12] and are interested in using technology to manage their health, such as measuring heart rate, keeping an activity diary, and monitoring stressful situations [13,14]. However, older adults' experiences with technology can vary greatly, and many factors can influence whether an older adult successfully uses technologies for health self-management.…”

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confidence: 99%

Understanding Older Adults’ Experiences With Technologies for Health Self-management: Interview Study (Preprint)

Reyes¹,

Kelly²,

Buchanan³

et al. 2022

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BACKGROUND Many older adults now use technologies such as wearable devices and telehealth services to support their health and well-being while living independently at home. However, older adults vary in how they use these technologies, and there is a lack of knowledge regarding the motivations that influence their acceptance and use of health-related technologies in home environments. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to understand the types of technologies that older adults use to support their health and the factors that motivate them to use their chosen technologies to support their health. In addition, we aimed to understand the factors that enable the effective use of technologies for health self-management and to identify the barriers that can negatively affect the adoption of technologies. METHODS A total of 22 older adults participated in semistructured interviews regarding their experiences of using technologies for health self-management. Interview transcripts were analyzed through an in-depth thematic analysis. RESULTS The interviews revealed that a range of technologies, such as videoconferencing software, fitness trackers, and other devices, were being used by older adults to support their health. Interviews showed that participants were motivated to use technologies to monitor health issues, to stay active and connected, and to record and change their behavior in the light of foreseen risks related to their future health status. Enablers that facilitated the effective use of technologies include social and organizational influence, convenient access to health care and safety provided by the technology, and easy setup and low cost of the technology. Barriers include information overload and a sense of futility about future health decline; telehealth being an inadequate substitute for in-person consultation; concerns about trust related to privacy and accuracy; and technologies being stigmatizing, uncomfortable to use, expensive, and unfamiliar. CONCLUSIONS This study suggested that older adults were using a variety of technologies to prevent or prepare for future health decline, evidencing a resilient attitude toward health and aging. In addition, older adults were willing to continue using the technology when there was a perceived need. The enabler mentioned by most participants was the social and organizational influence that included health care staff, family, friends, and organizations. This analysis provides a better understanding of how older adults use technologies to support their health and can guide the provision of appropriate health technologies for them.

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Experiences of Extra Care Housing Residents Aged Fifty-Five and Over with Home-Based Technology

Cited by 10 publications

References 2 publications

Older people, assistive technologies, and the barriers to adoption: A systematic review

Older people, assistive technologies, and the barriers to adoption: A systematic review

Understanding Older Adults’ Experiences With Technologies for Health Self-management: Interview Study

Understanding Older Adults’ Experiences With Technologies for Health Self-management: Interview Study (Preprint)

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