Evaluation of Technology-Based Service Scenarios for Supporting Independent Living

Author

Kentta, O. ; Merilahti, J. ; Petakoski-Hult, T. ; Ikonen, V. ; Korhonen, I.

Author_Institution

VTT Tech. Res. Centre of Finland, Tampere

fYear

2007

fDate

22-26 Aug. 2007

Firstpage

4041

Lastpage

4044

Abstract

To develop technology-based service solutions for supporting the independent living of elderly citizens, we conducted a user assessment study. Six different service scenarios were created and analyzed in six focus groups by young adults, elderly, and health-care professionals (n=29). Results show that safety was viewed as the most significant aspect. The study also showed that independent of age, most individuals take interest in health related issues only when a clear threat is posed, even though health in general is considered an important issue in life.

Keywords

Internet; geriatrics; health and safety; mobile communication; telemedicine; Internet; elderly citizens; health related issues; independent living supports; mobile phones; safety aspect; technology-based service scenarios; user assessment study; Aging; Decision making; Demography; Diseases; History; Investments; Medical services; Safety; Senior citizens; Surveillance; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Female; Health Personnel; Health Services for the Aged; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Patient Education as Topic; Risk Assessment;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2007. EMBS 2007. 29th Annual International Conference of the IEEE

Conference_Location

Lyon

ISSN

1557-170X

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-0787-3

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IEMBS.2007.4353220

Filename

4353220