OLDER ADULTS’ PERSPECTIVES ON USING AN AI-AIDED SMARTPHONE
2024

Older Adults' Views on AI-Aided Smartphones

Sample size: 15 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Hu Yi-Ling, Chen I-Chen

Primary Institution: Chang Gung University

Hypothesis

Older adults' perspectives on using an AI-aided smartphone system for fall prevention are crucial for its implementation.

Conclusion

Older adults find AI-aided smartphones helpful but prefer traditional programs with human contact and have concerns about privacy and technology.

Supporting Evidence

  • Older adults viewed AI-aided smartphones as helpful.
  • They preferred traditional home programs with human contact.
  • Concerns about privacy and technology were prevalent among participants.
  • Fear of scams and lack of knowledge about technology were common themes.
  • Barriers need to be removed for successful implementation of AI technology.

Takeaway

Older people think smart phones with AI can help them, but they like talking to real people and worry about their privacy.

Methodology

Focus groups were conducted with community-dwelling older adults to explore their acceptance and concerns about AI-aided smartphones.

Potential Biases

Potential bias in participant selection as they were from local senior centers and hospitals.

Limitations

The study may not represent all older adults as participants were recruited from specific locations.

Participant Demographics

Community-dwelling older adults over 65 years old without cognitive impairment.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.4035

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