Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Sinai Health System and University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.
KITE Research Institute, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.
J Med Internet Res. 2024 Aug 7;26:e57258. doi: 10.2196/57258.
BACKGROUND: The integration of smart technologies, including wearables and voice-activated devices, is increasingly recognized for enhancing the independence and well-being of older adults. However, the long-term dynamics of their use and the coadaptation process with older adults remain poorly understood. This scoping review explores how interactions between older adults and smart technologies evolve over time to improve both user experience and technology utility. OBJECTIVE: This review synthesizes existing research on the coadaptation between older adults and smart technologies, focusing on longitudinal changes in use patterns, the effectiveness of technological adaptations, and the implications for future technology development and deployment to improve user experiences. METHODS: Following the Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewer's Manual and PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines, this scoping review examined peer-reviewed papers from databases including Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid Embase, PEDro, Ovid PsycINFO, and EBSCO CINAHL from the year 2000 to August 28, 2023, and included forward and backward searches. The search was updated on March 1, 2024. Empirical studies were included if they involved (1) individuals aged 55 years or older living independently and (2) focused on interactions and adaptations between older adults and wearables and voice-activated virtual assistants in interventions for a minimum period of 8 weeks. Data extraction was informed by the selection and optimization with compensation framework and the sex- and gender-based analysis plus theoretical framework and used a directed content analysis approach. RESULTS: The search yielded 16,143 papers. Following title and abstract screening and a full-text review, 5 papers met the inclusion criteria. Study populations were mostly female participants and aged 73-83 years from the United States and engaged with voice-activated virtual assistants accessed through smart speakers and wearables. Users frequently used simple commands related to music and weather, integrating devices into daily routines. However, communication barriers often led to frustration due to devices' inability to recognize cues or provide personalized responses. The findings suggest that while older adults can integrate smart technologies into their lives, a lack of customization and user-friendly interfaces hinder long-term adoption and satisfaction. The studies highlight the need for technology to be further developed so they can better meet this demographic's evolving needs and call for research addressing small sample sizes and limited diversity. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings highlight a critical need for continued research into the dynamic and reciprocal relationship between smart technologies and older adults over time. Future studies should focus on more diverse populations and extend monitoring periods to provide deeper insights into the coadaptation process. Insights gained from this review are vital for informing the development of more intuitive, user-centric smart technology solutions to better support the aging population in maintaining independence and enhancing their quality of life. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): RR2-10.2196/51129.
背景:智能技术的整合,包括可穿戴设备和语音激活设备,越来越被认为可以提高老年人的独立性和幸福感。然而,它们的使用的长期动态以及与老年人的共同适应过程仍知之甚少。本范围综述探讨了老年人与智能技术之间的相互作用如何随着时间的推移而演变,以提高用户体验和技术实用性。
目的:本综述综合了关于老年人与智能技术共同适应的现有研究,重点关注使用模式的纵向变化、技术适应的有效性,以及对未来技术发展和部署的影响,以改善用户体验。
方法:本范围综述遵循 Joanna Briggs 研究所评论手册和 PRISMA-ScR(用于系统评价和荟萃分析的扩展的首选报告项目)指南,从 2000 年至 2023 年 8 月 28 日,在 Ovid MEDLINE、Ovid Embase、PEDro、Ovid PsycINFO 和 EBSCO CINAHL 等数据库中检查了同行评议的论文,并进行了向前和向后搜索。该搜索于 2024 年 3 月 1 日进行了更新。如果研究涉及(1)年龄在 55 岁或以上、独立生活的个体,以及(2)关注老年人与可穿戴设备和语音激活虚拟助手之间的交互和适应,以干预的最小持续时间为 8 周,则纳入实证研究。数据提取是在选择和优化补偿框架以及性别和基于性别的分析加理论框架的基础上进行的,并采用了定向内容分析方法。
结果:搜索产生了 16143 篇论文。经过标题和摘要筛选以及全文审查,有 5 篇论文符合纳入标准。研究人群主要是来自美国的年龄在 73-83 岁的女性参与者,她们使用通过智能扬声器访问的语音激活虚拟助手,并使用可穿戴设备。用户经常使用与音乐和天气相关的简单命令,将设备融入日常生活。然而,由于设备无法识别提示或提供个性化响应,沟通障碍常常导致用户感到沮丧。研究结果表明,尽管老年人可以将智能技术融入他们的生活,但缺乏定制和用户友好的界面阻碍了长期采用和满意度。这些研究强调,尽管智能技术可以满足老年人的需求,但还需要进一步开发技术,以更好地满足这一人群不断变化的需求,并呼吁开展更多关注小样本量和有限多样性的研究。
结论:我们的研究结果突出表明,需要持续研究智能技术与老年人之间随时间的动态和相互适应关系。未来的研究应关注更多样化的人群,并延长监测期,以更深入地了解共同适应过程。本综述中获得的见解对于为更直观、以用户为中心的智能技术解决方案的开发提供信息至关重要,这些解决方案可以更好地支持老龄化人口保持独立性并提高他们的生活质量。
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