Evaluation of technology-based service scenarios for supporting independent living.
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.
Kentta
Outi
O
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Tampere, Finland. outi.kentta@vtt.fi
Merilahti
Juho
J
Petäkoski-Hult
Tuula
T
Ikonen
Veikko
V
Korhonen
Ilkka
I
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