ReviewJMIR mHealth and uHealth2020
Overview of Policies, Guidelines, and Standards for Active Assisted Living Data Exchange: Thematic Analysis.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effectiveness of eHealth Self-management Interventions in Patients With Heart Failure: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Pooled it
- Governance of Assisted Living in Long-Term Care: A Systematic Literature Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Wearable Devices & Elderly: A Bibliometric Analysis of 2014-2024.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Participant Contributions to Person-Generated Health Data Research Using Mobile Devices: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Exploring the Landscape of Standards and Guidelines in AgeTech Design and Development: Scoping Review and Thematic Analysis.JMIR aging · 2024Article
- Longitudinal Coadaptation of Older Adults With Wearables and Voice-Activated Virtual Assistants: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Article
- Exploring the Role of Active Assisted Living in the Continuum of Care for Older Adults: Thematic Analysis.JMIR aging · 2023Article
- Colombian Stakeholder Perceptions and Recommendations Regarding Fall Detection Systems for Older Adults.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Effectiveness of an Ambient Assisted Living (HomeAssist) Platform for Supporting Aging in Place of Older Adults With Frailty: Protocol for a Quasi-Experimental Study.JMIR research protocols · 2022Article
- Conflicting Aims and Values in the Application of Smart Sensors in Geriatric Rehabilitation: Ethical Analysis.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2022Article
- Treatment Adherence in Chronic Conditions during Ageing: Uses, Functionalities, and Cultural Adaptation of the Assistant on Care and Health Offline (ACHO) in Rural Areas.Journal of personalized medicine · 2021Article
- Understanding User Behavior Through the Use of Unsupervised Anomaly Detection: Proof of Concept Using Internet of Things Smart Home Thermostat Data for Improving Public Health Surveillance.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2020Article
- Perspectives of older adults on the ethics of active assisted living technologies: A Scoping review and conceptual framework.Digital healthReview
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Abstract
backgroundA primary concern for governments and health care systems is the rapid growth of the aging population. To provide a better quality of life for the elderly, researchers have explored the use of wearables, sensors, actuators, and mobile health technologies. The term AAL can be referred to as active assisted living or ambient assisted living, with both sometimes used interchangeably. AAL technologies describes systems designed to improve the quality of life, aid in independence, and create healthier lifestyles for those who need assistance at any stage of their lives.
objectiveThe aim of this study was to understand the standards and policy guidelines that companies use in the creation of AAL technologies and to highlight the gap between available technologies, standards, and policies and what should be available for use.
methodsA literature review was conducted to identify critical standards and frameworks related to AAL. Interviews with 15 different stakeholders across Canada were carried out to complement this review. The results from interviews were coded using a thematic analysis and then presented in two workshops about standards, policies, and governance to identify future steps and opportunities regarding AAL.
resultsOur study showed that the base technology, standards, and policies necessary for the creation of AAL technology are not the primary problem causing disparity between existing and accessible technologies; instead nontechnical issues and integration between existing technologies present the most significant issue. A total of five themes have been identified for further analysis: (1) end user and purpose; (2) accessibility; (3) interoperability; (4) data sharing; and (5) privacy and security.
conclusionsInteroperability is currently the biggest challenge for the future of data sharing related to AAL technology. Additionally, the majority of stakeholders consider privacy and security to be the main concerns related to data sharing in the AAL scope. Further research is necessary to explore each identified gap in detail.
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