Using Smart Speaker Technology for Health and Well-being in an Older Adult Population: Pre-Post Feasibility Study.

Rachel Faulkenberry McCloud Carly Perez Mesfin Awoke Bekalu Kasisomayajula Vish Viswanath

Published in: JMIR aging (2022)

The results of this study indicate that there is promise for smart speaker technology for low-SEP older adults, particularly to connect them to music, news, and reminders. Future studies will need to provide more upfront training on query formation as well as develop and promote more specific options for older adults, particularly in the area of health and well-being.

Keyphrases

physical activity
public health
healthcare
mental health
health information
big data
middle aged
climate change
human health
risk assessment
virtual reality
social media