The antecedents and results of seniors' use of activity tracking wearable devices
The antecedents and results of seniors' use of activity tracking wearable devices
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DOI：
10.1016/j.hlpt.2019.11.002
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发表时间：
2020-06-01
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6
通讯作者：
Ghasemaghaei, Maryam
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作者：
Abouzahra, Mohamed;Ghasemaghaei, Maryam
目的：可穿戴设备对老年人医疗保健有潜在的好处。然而，与其他年龄组相比，老年人对这些设备的采用率非常低。本研究旨在研究影响老年人使用可穿戴设备的因素以及这些设备对老年人行为的影响。方法：本研究采用定性方法解决研究问题。我们对26位从未使用过可穿戴设备的老年人进行了访谈。我们在使用活动跟踪可穿戴设备前后对老年人进行了采访。此外，我们收集了可穿戴设备的定量数据来支持访谈结果。结果：老年人对可穿戴设备的采用涉及多个因素，可分为可穿戴设备的复杂性、可定制性等技术相关因素和社会影响力、自我效能感等个人相关因素。此外，使用可穿戴设备的效果因老年人的活动模式和锻炼计划而异。结论：老年人对可穿戴设备的使用是一个复杂的过程，涉及社会、心理和技术因素的相互作用。通过了解这些因素，我们可以制定策略来提高老年人对可穿戴设备的使用，改善他们的整体健康和生活质量。(C) 2019年度医学研究生奖学金。Elsevier Ltd.出版。版权所有。
Objective: Wearable devices have potential benefits for seniors healthcare. However, the rate of adoption of these devices is very low for seniors compared to other age groups. This study aims at examining the factors that influence seniors' use of wearable devices and the effect of these devices on seniors' behavior.Methods: This study uses qualitative methods to address the research questions. We conducted 26 interviews of seniors who have never used wearable devices before. We interviewed seniors before and after using activity tracking wearable devices. Furthermore, we collected wearable device quantitative data to support interview results.Results: Seniors adoption of wearable devices involve several factors that can be categorized as technology related factors such as the complexity and customizability of wearable devices and individual related factors such as social influence, self-efficacy. Furthermore, the effects of using wearable devices vary among seniors depending on their activity patterns and exercise schedule.Conclusion: seniors' use of wearable devices is a complex process that involves the interactions of social, psychological, and technological factors. By understanding these factors, we can develop strategies to enhance seniors' use of wearable devices and improve their overall health and quality of life. (C) 2019 Fellowship of Postgraduate Medicine. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.