Acceptability and Feasibility of Wearable Sensors in Aging Individuals
Author Information
Author(s): Koszalinski Rebecca, Tappen Ruth, Ghoraani Behnaz, Vieira Edgar, Furht Borko, Newman David, Jan Muhammad Tanveer
Primary Institution: University of Central Florida
Hypothesis
The study investigates the acceptability of smartwatches among aging individuals residing in an adult living community.
Conclusion
The study found that aging individuals showed high engagement and positive attitudes towards using smartwatches.
Supporting Evidence
- 25.9% of participants requested repeats during the study.
- All participants wore the smartwatches for 1 to 5 days.
- Participants expressed interest in the smartwatches’ data output.
- Verbatim comments from participants were predominantly positive.
Takeaway
Older people can like using smartwatches, but they need to be comfortable and easy to use.
Methodology
A pilot study was conducted with 27 participants to assess their engagement with smartwatches over a period of 1 to 5 days.
Potential Biases
Unclear if barriers to technology use stem from unfamiliarity, inability, disinterest, or bias.
Limitations
Concerns were raised about the size and weight of the smartwatches and the need for accurate timekeeping.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aging individuals residing in an adult living community in the Southeastern United States.
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