Preferences for technology versus human assistance and control over technology in the performance of kitchen and personal care tasks in baby boomers and older adults

Beach, Scott R.; Schulz, Richard; Matthews, Judith T.; Courtney, Karen L.; Dabbs, Annette DeVito

doi:10.3109/17483107.2013.832412

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“…Whereas both users have been found accepting of technology use for caregiving and healthcare needs, the younger cohort was more willing to relinquish control as opposed to the older cohort. (61) while the older cohort may be less able to assess credibility of Internet resources. (62) Their use or non-use of tools like the Internet may therefore reflect not just their access or ability to use the tool itself but also trust in the ability of healthcare technology to assist in decision-making.…”

Section: Trustmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Older adults with greater privacy concerns will select human support over technology when given the choice. (61) Notwithstanding this barrier, a primary predictor of HIT use by older adults is utility or perceived benefit. (33, 73, 74) For many, prolonged independence, enhanced quality of life, and improved health outweigh privacy concerns that might restrict use.…”

Section: Privacy Vs Utilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Acceptance and use of health information technology by community-dwelling elders

Fischer

David

Crotty

et al. 2014

International Journal of Medical Informatics

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Objectives With the worldwide population growing in age, information technology may help meet important needs to prepare and support patients and families for aging. We sought to explore the use and acceptance of information technology for health among the elderly by reviewing the existing literature. Methods Review of literature using PubMed and Google Scholar, references from relevant papers, and consultation with experts. Results Elderly people approach the Internet and health information technology differently than younger people, but have growing rates of adoption. Assistive technology, such as sensors or home monitors, may help ‘aging in place,' but these have not been thoroughly evaluated. Elders face many barriers to using technology for healthcare decision-making, including issues with familiarity, willingness to ask for help, trust of the technology, privacy, and design challenges. Conclusions Barriers must be addressed for these tools to be available to this growing population. Design, education, research, and policy all play roles in addressing these barriers to acceptance and use.

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Section: Trustmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Privacy Vs Utilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Acceptance and use of health information technology by community-dwelling elders

Fischer

David

Crotty

et al. 2014

International Journal of Medical Informatics

322

259

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“…Technologies to assist with mobility and transfers are among the most important tools that can be used to promote wellness, independence, community participation, and quality of life [ 32 ]. The development of technological solutions for mobility and transfers is critical given the aging population of the United States, the increased cost of care, and the shortage of professional caregivers [ 33 , 34 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Participatory Action Design and Engineering of Powered Personal Transfer System for Wheelchair Users: Initial Design and Assessment

Satpute,

Candiotti,

Duvall

et al. 2023

Sensors

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Caregivers that assist with wheelchair transfers are susceptible to back pain and occupational injuries. The study describes a prototype of the powered personal transfer system (PPTS) consisting of a novel powered hospital bed and a customized Medicare Group 2 electric powered wheelchair (EPW) working together to provide a no-lift solution for transfers. The study follows a participatory action design and engineering (PADE) process and describes the design, kinematics, and control system of the PPTS and end-users’ perception to provide qualitative guidance and feedback about the PPTS. Thirty-six participants (wheelchair users (n = 18) and caregivers (n = 18)) included in the focus groups reported an overall positive impression of the system. Caregivers reported that the PPTS would reduce the risk of injuries and make transfers easier. Feedback revealed limitations and unmet needs of mobility device users, including a lack of power seat functions in the Group-2 wheelchair, a need for no-caregiver assistance/capability for independent transfers, and a need for a more ergonomic touchscreen. These limitations may be mitigated with design modifications in future prototypes. The PPTS is a promising robotic transfer system that may aid in the higher independence of powered wheelchair users and provide a safer solution for transfers.

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“…Kohlbacher and Hang (2011, p. 88) identified the aging population as being likely to adopt innovations that 'target non-consumption and help to support and enrich elder people's lives and work.' In a study of user preferences of baby boomers and older adults regarding technology versus human assistance and control over such technology in the performance of kitchen and personal care tasks, Beach et al (2014) found that these populations may indeed be potentially receptive markets for the adoption of QoLT systems.…”

Section: Physically Disabledmentioning

confidence: 99%

Translating Smart Kitchen technologies from the lab to the home

Hefley¹,

Rosenbaum²,

Kiniry³

et al. 2016

Academic Entrepreneurship

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Preferences for technology versus human assistance and control over technology in the performance of kitchen and personal care tasks in baby boomers and older adults

Abstract: Results suggest the need for design of person- and context-aware QoLT systems that are responsive to user desires for level of control over operation of the technology. The predictors of these preferences suggest potentially receptive markets for the targeting of QoLT systems.

Cited by 7 publications

References 19 publications

Acceptance and use of health information technology by community-dwelling elders

Acceptance and use of health information technology by community-dwelling elders

Participatory Action Design and Engineering of Powered Personal Transfer System for Wheelchair Users: Initial Design and Assessment

Translating Smart Kitchen technologies from the lab to the home

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