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

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  • Vera Stara

    (Model of Care and New Technologies, IRCCS INRCA-National Institute of Health and Science on Aging, Via Santa Margherita 5, 60124 Ancona, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Margherita Rampioni

    (Model of Care and New Technologies, IRCCS INRCA-National Institute of Health and Science on Aging, Via Santa Margherita 5, 60124 Ancona, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Adrian Alexandru Moșoi

    (Department of Psychology, Education and Teacher Training, Transilvania University of Brasov, B-dul Eroilor 29, 500036 Brasov, Romania)

  • Dominic M. Kristaly

    (Department of Automatics and Information Technology, Transilvania University of Brasov, B-dul Eroilor 29, 500036 Brasov, Romania)

  • Sorin-Aurel Moraru

    (Department of Automatics and Information Technology, Transilvania University of Brasov, B-dul Eroilor 29, 500036 Brasov, Romania)

  • Lucia Paciaroni

    (Neurology Department, IRCCS INRCA-National Institute of Health and Science on Aging, Via della Montagnola 81, 60100 Ancona, Italy)

  • Susy Paolini

    (Neurology Department, IRCCS INRCA-National Institute of Health and Science on Aging, Via della Montagnola 81, 60100 Ancona, Italy)

  • Alessandra Raccichini

    (Neurology Department, IRCCS INRCA-National Institute of Health and Science on Aging, Via della Montagnola 81, 60100 Ancona, Italy)

  • Elisa Felici

    (Model of Care and New Technologies, IRCCS INRCA-National Institute of Health and Science on Aging, Via Santa Margherita 5, 60124 Ancona, Italy)

  • Lorena Rossi

    (Model of Care and New Technologies, IRCCS INRCA-National Institute of Health and Science on Aging, Via Santa Margherita 5, 60124 Ancona, Italy)

  • Cristian Vizitiu

    (Institute of Space Science, Atomistilor Str. 409, 077125 Magurele, Romania)

  • Alexandru Nistorescu

    (Institute of Space Science, Atomistilor Str. 409, 077125 Magurele, Romania)

  • Mihaela Marin

    (Institute of Space Science, Atomistilor Str. 409, 077125 Magurele, Romania)

  • Gabriella Tónay

    (National Institute of Locomotor Diseases and Disabilities, National Institute for Medical Rehabilitation, Szanatórium utca 19, 1121 Budapest, Hungary)

  • András Tóth

    (National Institute of Locomotor Diseases and Disabilities, National Institute for Medical Rehabilitation, Szanatórium utca 19, 1121 Budapest, Hungary
    Department of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Muegyetem rkp 3., 1111 Budapest, Hungary)

  • Tamás Pilissy

    (National Institute of Locomotor Diseases and Disabilities, National Institute for Medical Rehabilitation, Szanatórium utca 19, 1121 Budapest, Hungary
    Department of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Muegyetem rkp 3., 1111 Budapest, Hungary)

  • Gábor Fazekas

    (National Institute of Locomotor Diseases and Disabilities, National Institute for Medical Rehabilitation, Szanatórium utca 19, 1121 Budapest, Hungary
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Szeged, Dugonics Square 13, 6720 Szeged, Hungary)

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.

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  • Vera Stara & Margherita Rampioni & Adrian Alexandru Moșoi & Dominic M. Kristaly & Sorin-Aurel Moraru & Lucia Paciaroni & Susy Paolini & Alessandra Raccichini & Elisa Felici & Lorena Rossi & Cristian V, 2022. "A Technology-Based Intervention to Support Older Adults in Living Independently: Protocol for a Cross-National Feasibility Pilot," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(24), pages 1-17, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:24:p:16604-:d:999486
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