ReviewPublic health reviews2020
How can technology support ageing in place in healthy older adults? A systematic review.
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55 citing papers in PubMed.
- The Effectiveness of an App-Based Fitness Program on Self-Perceived Physical Functioning in Older Adults: Randomized Waitlist-Controlled Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Trial
- The Synergistic Effect of Nurse Proactive Phone Calls With an mHealth App Program on Sustaining App Usage: 3-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Trial
- Development of Guidelines for Implementing Digital Technology Into In-Home Aged Care: Mixed Methods Approach.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Provider Perspectives on the Design, Implementation, and Impact of Technology on Person-Centered Dementia Care: Insights From the Alzheimer's Association Dementia Care Provider Roundtable.Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society · 2026Article
- Person-Centered Technology for Older Adults: Benefits, Limitations, and Considerations in Design and Use.Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society · 2026Article
- A Novel Pathway for Integrating Ethics into Digital Technology Design: A Person-Centred Co-Design Approach Developed in the Context of Assistive Technologies for Older Adults.Science and engineering ethics · 2026Article
- Emerging Technologies and Vulnerabilities in Older Adults Without Cognitive Impairments: Systematic Review of Qualitative Evidence.Interactive journal of medical research · 2026Review
- Towards Caring Technologies in Older Adult Care Through the Co-Creation of an Ethical Process Guide.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Research on the intervention mechanism and dynamic evolution of the digital divide's impact on the physical and mental health of older adults: a system dynamics perspective.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Community meal services for older adults and healthy aging: a structural equation modeling study in Nanjing, China.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Digital technologies in care for older adults living alone: a scoping review.Innovation in aging · 2026Review
- Where low-income seniors receive their heart health and diabetes information: a cross-sectional survey.BMC public health · 2025Article
- "The missing link": utility of brain health dashboards in supporting healthy ageing in primary care.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2025Article
- Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Community-Based Phygital Telemonitoring Program for Older Adults: Multisite Retrospective Pilot Study in Singapore.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
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- Exploring Technology Supporting Aging-in-Place Using an Equity Lens Through Focus Groups and World Café-Informed Research Agenda: Qualitative Study.JMIR aging · 2025Article
- Evaluating Human-Robot Interactions to Support Healthy Aging-in-Place.Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society · 2025Review
- A Digital-Health Program Based on Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for the Management of Older People at Their Home: Final Recommendations from the MULTIPLAT_AGE Network Project.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The Motivations of Citizens to Attend an eHealth Course in the Public Library: Qualitative Interview Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- Long-Term Care Services and Supports Needed for Successful Aging-in-Place: A Critical Review.Annual review of public health · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundAgeing in place has recently gained visibility in healthcare policies and services. Technology has the potential to facilitate independence at home. The objective of this systematic review is to identify technologies that have been rigorously evaluated for supporting the ageing in place of healthy older adults. As well we explored the methods in engagement with technology in healthy older adults.
methodsDatabases Pubmed, Scopus, PsycInfo and Cinahl were consulted for clinical controlled trials or randomised controlled trials between 2014 and 2019. Studies were included if they contained a technological intervention and focussed on supporting healthy older adults' independent living. PRISMA guidelines and the risk of bias tool of the Cochrane Collaboration were applied.
resultsThe search identified 3662 articles of which only 7 made the final analysis. Through narrative analysis, technologies were categorised into three groups: accessible communication, emergency assistance and physical and mental well-being. Patient-centredness was extensively addressed by exploring how the participants engaged in the development and evaluation of the technology and how they were trained and monitored.
conclusionsLiterature concerning technology to support ageing, based on controlled trials and research performed in authentic home situations, is scarce. Thus, there is a need to investigate the subject in depth. The use of a neurofeedback headband, an accessible computer system, a wristband with pedometer, a biofeedback device and an online video platform can bring added value to ageing in place for healthy older adults. A patient-centred approach for developing, implementing and evaluating technology benefits ageing in place.
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