Technology-Enabled Senior Living: A Preliminary Report on Stakeholder Perspectives

The integration of stakeholders is crucial in developing smart living technologies to support the autonomy of elderly populations. Despite the clear benefits of these technologies, there remains a significant gap in comprehensive research. This study presents the viewpoints of 19 stakeholders from E...

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Published inHealthcare (Basel) Vol. 12; no. 3; p. 381
Main Authors Stara, Vera, Maranesi, Elvira, Möller, Johanna, Palmier, Cecilia, Ogawa, Toshimi, Browne, Ryan, Luc, Marine, Wieching, Rainer, Boudy, Jerome, Bevilacqua, Roberta
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland MDPI AG 01.02.2024
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active and healthy ageing
Aged
Aging
Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
COVID-19
Digital divide
Health care
Information technology
Interviews
older adults
Older people
qualitative method
Qualitative research
Robots
smart living solutions
Software
Stakeholders
Sustainability
Technology application
Italy
Japan
Europe
older adults
stakeholders
qualitative method
smart living solutions
active and healthy ageing
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Summary:The integration of stakeholders is crucial in developing smart living technologies to support the autonomy of elderly populations. Despite the clear benefits of these technologies, there remains a significant gap in comprehensive research. This study presents the viewpoints of 19 stakeholders from Europe and Japan, focusing on the sustainability of smart living solutions for Active and Healthy Ageing (AHA). Data were gathered through qualitative semi-structured interviews and analysed using a Framework Analysis approach. Analysis of the interviews revealed six key sustainability categories: addressing the unmet needs of older adults, functionalities of the smart living coach, integration within organizations, identified barriers, financial considerations, and the social role of the smart living coach. This research underscores the importance of evaluating user needs through the involvement of various stakeholders, including the elderly, their caregivers, professionals, technicians, service providers, and government bodies. Collaborative efforts are essential to generate new evidence demonstrating the value of smart living solutions in facilitating Active and Healthy Ageing.
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ISSN:2227-9032
2227-9032
DOI:10.3390/healthcare12030381