Qualitative interview study reveals older adults support informed decision-making frameworks for in-home sensors, highlighting perceived usefulness as key to adoption.
BACKGROUND: Sensor technologies are designed to assist independent living of older adults. However, it is often difficult for older adults to make an informed decision about adopting sensor technologies. OBJECTIVE: To explore Bruce's framework of informed decision making (IDM) for in-home use of sensor technologies in community-dwelling elders. METHOD: The IDM framework guided development of a semi-structured interview. A theory-driven coding approach was used for analysis. RESULTS: Participants supported most of the elements of the framework, but not all aspects of each element were addressed. Perceived usefulness of technologies was identified as an area for framework extension. CONCLUSION: This paper provides useful information for health care professionals to consider how to enhance IDM of older adults regarding the use of sensor technologies. The results also illuminate elements of the IDM framework that may be critical to facilitating independent living for older adults.
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