Older adults' attitudes towards and perceptions of ‘smart home’ technologies: a pilot study
Medical Informatics and the Internet in MedicinePublished 1 June 2004
George Demiris, Marilyn Rantz, Myra A. Aud, Karen Dorman Marek, Harry W. Tyrer, Marjorie Skubic
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The perceptions and expectations of seniors in regard to ‘smart home’ technology installed and operated in their homes with the purpose of improving their quality of life and/or monitoring their health status are explored.
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All participants had an overall positive attitude towards devices and sensors that can be installed in their homes in order to enhance their lives.
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