ArticleJMIR mHealth and uHealth2026
Inclusive Contactless Monitoring for Older Adults From Diverse Backgrounds: Mixed Methods Study.
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Abstract
Background: As Canada's population ages, accessible tools for chronic health monitoring are increasingly needed. Traditional and contact-based devices pose barriers for underserved populations due to cost, maintenance, and usability. Contactless sensing technologies offer a promising alternative, but equitable development requires inclusive engagement and diverse data collection. Objective: This study aimed, first, to gather perspectives from culturally and health-diverse older adults on innovative contactless vital sign monitoring technology and, second, to build on a diverse dataset for developing and testing the contactless sensing software VitalSeer by the National Research Council of Canada. Methods: A mixed methods study was conducted with older adults from diverse backgrounds across 3 sites. Participants were asked to respond to a questionnaire that had closed- and open-ended questions regarding their perspectives on contactless sensing technology. Video and reference vital sign data were collected from each participant using a portable system designed specifically for gathering controlled data. Results: We collected data from 48 participants (mean age 70, SD 8 years), of whom 98% (n=47) expressed a positive perception of the usefulness of a contactless sensing system. We also identified four themes from the qualitative analysis of the open-ended questions: (1) perceived value-system potential and clinical relevance; (2) ease of use-noninvasiveness and comfort; (3) trust and transparency-data security and clarity of design; and (4) inclusion and improvement-accessibility, functionality, and feature expansion. Finally, the collected data, 288 minutes of concurrent video and reference vital sign data, will be used to test and enhance contactless sensing software for diverse older adult populations. Conclusions: This work advances the goal of inclusive medical device research and development. It highlights the potential for contactless sensing to be adopted to support independent living for older, diverse adults. Research is ongoing to adapt the technology for widespread adoption.
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