ANALYSIS OF THE DEMAND AND INFLUENCING FACTORS FOR SMART HOME CARE AMONG COMMUNITY-DWELLING ELDERLY PEOPLE
2024

Smart Home Care Needs of Elderly People

Sample size: 322 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Jia HongFei, Ding YaPing

Primary Institution: Nanjing Medical University

Hypothesis

What are the smart home care requirements for community-residing adults in their later years?

Conclusion

The demand for smart home care among community-residing adults in their later years is diverse and influenced by various factors.

Supporting Evidence

  • Pre-retirement occupation is a significant factor influencing the demand for smart home care.
  • Self-care ability affects the need for smart home care among elderly individuals.
  • Cognitive function plays a role in determining smart home care requirements.
  • Willingness to use smart care technologies is a key influencing factor.

Takeaway

Elderly people living in the community have different needs for smart home care, and things like their job history and how well they can take care of themselves matter a lot.

Methodology

A convenience sampling method was used to select participants, and various assessment tools were employed to analyze their smart home care needs.

Participant Demographics

Community-residing adults in their later years from Jiangsu Province.

Statistical Information

P-Value

all P-values < 0.05

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.4381

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