Barriers and Facilitators to the Use of Wearable Robots as Assistive Devices: Qualitative Study With Older Adults and Physiotherapists.

Leah Reicherzer Mandy Scheermesser Adrian Kläy Jaime E Duarte Eveline S Graf

Published in: JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies (2024)

A light wearable robot-the Myosuit-was found to be acceptable to study participants as an assistive device. Although characteristics of the technology are important, the use and acceptance by older adults heavily depend on perceived usefulness and need.

Keyphrases

physical activity
heart rate
depressive symptoms
mental health
blood pressure