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This research aimed to evaluate factors influencing technology acceptance and quality of life in elderly telecare users.

Technology Acceptance and Quality of Life of the Elderly in a Telecare Program

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Randomized trial evaluates technology acceptance and quality of life in the elderly, suggesting implications for service design.

This research aimed to evaluate factors influencing technology acceptance and quality of life in elderly telecare users.
Questionnaire survey conducted in Taiwan to assess relationships between quality of life and technology acceptance.
Open-ended questions collected qualitative data regarding technology use experiences.
Elderly individuals with better social welfare status and health conditions reported higher quality of life and technology acceptance.
Perceived usefulness of telecare positively influenced elderly's intention to use the program and their perceptions of quality of life.
Cost emerged as a barrier to technology adoption in elder care services.

CHOU et al. (2013) studied this question.

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