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  • A case study on experiences with integrated technologies in a care home for older adults
    Publication . Jøranson, Nina; Zechner, Minna; Silva, Rosa; Yaylagul, Nilufer Korkmaz; Thygesen, Hilde
    To facilitate independent living for the growing population of older adults, innovative housing solutions such as novel concepts of care homes with integrated technologies have been developed. This case study exposes a significant gap between the intended goal of fostering independence in older adults and the actual impact of technology on their daily lives. The study explored perceptions, experiences, and needs regarding residents' use of integrated technologies along with the technologies' contribution to handling their everyday life in a Care+ home. Data were analyzed through qualitative content analysis. The key finding is that one size does not ‘fit’ all, indicating that the standardized technology installed in the apartments often fails to meet the users’ individual needs. This research identifies a critical gap in tailoring technologies to the unique needs of older users. Aligning technological solutions with aging-in-place policies focused on autonomy and well-being is essential for enhancing care environments.
    2025Artigo científico Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Experienced barriers in the use of ICT for social interaction in older adults ageing in place: a qualitative systematic review protocol (SYSR-D-22–00848)
    Publication . Jøranson, Nina; Zechner, Minna; Yaylagul, Nilufer Korkmaz; Efthymiou4, Areti; Silva, Rosa
    Background Several information and communication technologies (ICT) have been developed to enhance social connectedness of older adults aging in place, although they are not accessible for all. Barriers in using ICT might for example relate to health issues, sensory loss, lack of technical skills, or reluctance to use technologies. Though knowledge on these barriers is crucial for the development and implementation of ICT for older adults, no systematic review was found on this subject. The proposed qualitative systematic review aims to explore barriers experienced by older adults aging in place in using ICT for social interaction. Methods The review will be conducted in accordance with the JBI methodology. Databases for search will include MEDLINE (via PubMed), CINAHL (via EBSCO), and Web of Science (ISI), among others. Included studies focus on older adults ageing in place 60 years or older. Pairs of authors will independently, by following agreed guidelines, assess the eligibility of studies, and extract data. The testing of eligibility criteria and screening of titles, abstracts, and full texts will be performed. The findings will describe for example populations, context, culture, and the phenomena of interest. Qualitative research findings will, where possible, be pooled by using JBI SUMARI for the meta-aggregation approach. Discussion The mapping of published studies has the potential to identify research gaps in the existing literature, which again may inform developers and stakeholders in designing more user-friendly and adaptive ICT solutions for older people ageing in place.
    2023Artigo científico Acesso aberto Ver mais