Demiris George, Rantz Marilyn J, Skubic Marjorie, Aud Myra A, Tyrer Harry W
Department of Health Management and Informatics, University of Missouri-Columbia, USA.
AMIA Annu Symp Proc. 2005;2005:935.
This study aim is to explore the perceptions of seniors in regard to "smart home" technology aiming to improve their quality of life and/or monitor their health status. A total of 15 older adults participated in three focus groups. Participants had a positive attitude towards these technologies and identified application areas such as emergency help, detection of falls, monitoring of physiological parameters. Concerns were expressed about privacy and the need for tailored training.
本研究旨在探讨老年人对旨在改善其生活质量和/或监测其健康状况的“智能家居”技术的看法。共有15名老年人参加了三个焦点小组。参与者对这些技术持积极态度,并确定了诸如紧急求助、跌倒检测、生理参数监测等应用领域。他们对隐私问题以及量身定制培训的需求表达了担忧。