Assessment criteria for assistive technology in aging-in-place
D. Laan, M. van Tilborg, H. Nap, H. S. M. Kort
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AbstractAs the global population ages, there is a rising prevalence of functional decline among older adults. Gerontechnology is an emerging field focused on developing technologies to address these challenges and support Aging-in-Place (AiP). As people age, many faces functional declines that impact their ability to live independently. Assistive technologies (ATs) can help maintain or increase an individual's functioning and independence, which is crucial for enabling AiP. This study is part of a collaborative project between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Society for Gerontechnology (ISG), focusing on the role of ATs in promoting active living and healthy aging (Aspnes et al., 2022). The project is structured around three main pillars, with one specifically dedicated to establishing criteria assessments for the safety and effectiveness of these technologies. Given the growing availability of ATs, it is essential to understand current expert perspectives on their use in AiP contexts. This study aims to contribute to this understanding by gathering insights from experts about criteria assessments for ATs in AiP.Keywords: aging in place, gerontechnology, assistive technology, criteria assessment
D. Laan, M. van Tilborg, H. Nap, H. S. M. Kort (2024). Assessment criteria for assistive technology in aging-in-place. Gerontechnology, 23(2), 3-3
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2024.23.s.1131.3.sp