title: Evaluation of technology-based service scenarios for supporting independent living.
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.
authors.affiliation: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Tampere, Finland. outi.kentta@vtt.fi
authors.forename: Outi
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Kentta
authors.forename: Juho
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Merilahti
authors.forename: Tuula
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Petäkoski-Hult
authors.forename: Veikko
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Ikonen
authors.forename: Ilkka
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Korhonen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006282:Health Personnel; D006299:Health Services for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018570:Risk Assessment