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Perceived Benefit and Satisfaction With a Tablet Computer and an Emergency Smartwatch by Older Adults and Their Relatives: Prospective Real-World Pilot Study.

Patrick WiegelMarina Liselotte FottelerBrigitte KohnSarah MayerFilippo Maria VerriDhayana DallmeierMichael D Denkinger
Published in: JMIR human factors (2024)
This study highlights the remaining obstacles for the widespread and effective application of ATs in the everyday life of older adults and their relatives. While the results do not provide evidence for a positive effect regarding communication deficits, perceived benefits could be shown for the area of safety. Future research and technical developments need to consider not only the preferences, problems, and goals of older adults but also their relatives and caregivers to improve the acceptability and effectiveness of ATs.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
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  • emergency department
  • randomized controlled trial
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