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. 2022 Dec 10;19(24):16604.
doi: 10.3390/ijerph192416604.

A Technology-Based Intervention to Support Older Adults in Living Independently: Protocol for a Cross-National Feasibility Pilot

Vera Stara  1 , Margherita Rampioni  1 , Adrian Alexandru Moșoi  2 , Dominic M Kristaly  3 , Sorin-Aurel Moraru  3 , Lucia Paciaroni  4 , Susy Paolini  4 , Alessandra Raccichini  4 , Elisa Felici  1 , Lorena Rossi  1 , Cristian Vizitiu  5 , Alexandru Nistorescu  5 , Mihaela Marin  5 , Gabriella Tónay  6 , András Tóth  6   7 , Tamás Pilissy  6   7 , Gábor Fazekas  6   8
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A Technology-Based Intervention to Support Older Adults in Living Independently: Protocol for a Cross-National Feasibility Pilot

Vera Stara et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. .

Abstract

Innovative technologies can support older adults with or without disabilities, allowing them to live independently in their environment whilst monitoring their health and safety conditions and thereby reducing the significant burden on caregivers, whether family or professional. This paper discusses the design of a study protocol to evaluate the acceptance, usability, and efficiency of the SAVE system, a custom-developed information technology-based elderly care system. The study will involve older adults (aged 65 or older), professional and lay caregivers, and care service decision-makers representing all types of users in a care service scenario. The SAVE environmental sensors, smartwatches, smartphones, and Web service application will be evaluated in people's homes situated in Romania, Italy, and Hungary with a total of 165 users of the three types (cares, elderly, and admin). The study design follows the mixed method approach, using standardized tests and questionnaires with open-ended questions and logging all the data for evaluation. The trial is registered to the platform ClinicalTrials.gov with the registration number NCT05626556. This protocol not only guides the participating countries but can be a feasibility protocol suitable for evaluating the usability and quality of similar systems.

Keywords: active ageing; older adults; protocol; technology-based intervention.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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User account creation.
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Aqara Home kit.
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Automation sample.
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SAVE sensors adapter.
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SAVE sensor adapter Wi-Fi setup application.
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SAVE configuration app.
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SAVE watch face.
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Samples of visualization of user data.
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