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Use of an Internet-of-Things smart home system to monitor older adults in their residential setting: A Feasibility Study
Yong K. Choi;
Hilaire J. Thompson;
George Demiris
ABSTRACT
Background:
The Internet of Things (IoT) technologies can create “smart” residences that integrate technology within the home to enhance residents’ safety as well as monitor their health and wellness. However, there has been little research on real-world testing of IoT smart home devices with older adults, and the feasibility and acceptance of such tools have not been systematically examined.
Objective:
The purpose of this study was to address this gap by conducting a pilot study to investigate the feasibility of an IoT smart home system in actual residences of older adults.
Methods:
We conducted a 2-month feasibility study that enrolled community-dwelling older adults to choose among different IoT devices to be installed and deployed within their homes.
Results:
We recruited total 37 older adults for this study. Results suggest that perceived privacy concerns, perceived usefulness, and curiosity to technology were strong factors when considering which device to have it installed in their home.
Conclusions:
These findings may inform the follow-up assessment of IoT technologies and their impact on health related outcomes, and advance our understanding of the role of IoT home-based monitoring technologies to promote successfully aging in place for older adults. Future trials should consider older adults’ preferences to the different types of smart home devices to be installed in real world residential setting.
Citation
Please cite as:
Choi YK, Thompson HJ, Demiris G
Use of an Internet-of-Things Smart Home System for Healthy Aging in Older Adults in Residential Settings: Pilot Feasibility Study
