ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Virtual Home Assistant Use and Perceptions of Usefulness by Older Adults and Support Person Dyads.
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- Potential and Pitfalls of Digital Voice Assistants in Older Adults With and Without Intellectual Disabilities: Relevance of Participatory Design Elements and Ecologically Valid Field Studies.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Article
- Voice-Activated Virtual Home Assistant Use and Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Older Adults: Mini Review.Frontiers in public health · 2021Review
- Leveraging digital technology for social connectedness among adults with chronic conditions: A systematic review.Digital healthReview
- Ascertaining Whether an Intelligent Voice Assistant Can Meet Older Adults' Health-Related Needs in the Context of a Geriatrics 5Ms Framework.Gerontology & geriatric medicineArticle
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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
aimDescribe virtual home assistant use and usefulness from the perspective of older adults and their support persons.
methodsThis was a mixed-methods study with older adults and their support persons (
resultsParticipant dyads reported positive VHA perceptions, including the potential for VHAs to promote aging in place. Participants discussed the challenges learning the technology and replacing old habits with new ones. Participants offered recommendations for future VHA skills and for more education and training about using the VHA.
conclusionsThe study findings suggest that VHAs may be useful for older adults as they age in place and offer reassurance for support persons.
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