scholarly journals Smart home modification design strategies for ageing in place: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chuan Ma ◽  
Olivia Guerra-Santin ◽  
Masi Mohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Smart Home ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Ageing In Place ◽  
Home Modification ◽  
Hand Search ◽  
Modification Process

AbstractThis research explores current strategies and approaches directed to integrate innovative technologies in the home modification process to support independent living and ageing in place. The systematic review considered studies conducted from the perspective of architecture, smart technology, and gerontology. Scientific databases of related disciplines (e.g. Scopus, Web of Science, Engineer village, Google Scholar, Crossref) were searched and supplemented by hand search method. Thirty-three out of 2594 articles were analysed from three perspectives: the framework of the smart home environment for ageing in place, the smart home modification process, and problems and countermeasures of independent living. The result shows that both home modification and smart technologies can support older adults’ independent living, especially with fall prevention and indoor accessibility. Technologies deployed in older adults’ homes are transiting from manual assistive technology to more intelligent devices, and the notion of the robotic home has emerged. According to existing practices, universal design is an extensively adopted strategy for smart home design and modification. However, in most cases, universal design is used as a retrofitting guideline for general home settings rather than specifically for smart homes. The fundamental requirements in smart home modification phases are customisation, minimum life interference, and extensible technologies to cope with the ageing process.

scholarly journals How can technology support ageing in place in healthy older adults? A systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aline Ollevier ◽  
Gabriel Aguiar ◽  
Marco Palomino ◽  
Ingeborg Sylvia Simpelaere
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Cochrane Collaboration ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Ageing In Place ◽  
Healthy Older Adults

Abstract Background Ageing 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. Methods Databases 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. Results The 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. Conclusions Literature 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.

scholarly journals Spotlight on Siblings: Considering Social Context in Home Modification Practice

Societies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Moller ◽  
Schneider ◽  
Steel
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
National Standards ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Home Modification ◽  
Modification Process

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) recognizes the role of Assistive Technologies (AT) in enabling independent living and inclusion of people with disabilities. Research into the provision of AT and disability services in general has highlighted the importance of social context and its influence on individual outcomes. However, there is little recognition of sibling roles, relationships and rights in the guidance available for practitioners. This paper explores the socio-technical context of home modification practice and the importance of involving siblings. The international context and concepts behind AT provision, including home modifications, and issues emerging from practice in Australia’s new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) are discussed. Based on extensive practical experience and peer review, the “5 S’s for Siblings” is presented as a practice approach for involving siblings in the home modification process. Policy and practice implications are presented, including communication strategies for working in partnership with individuals and their families, and alignment with national standards and human rights principles. Involving siblings in the home modification process recognizes the important role they play in the lives of people with disabilities, both now and in the future.

Mobile Health to Support Ageing in Place

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelson Pacheco Rocha ◽  
Milton Rodrigues dos Santos ◽  
Margarida Cerqueira ◽  
Alexandra Queirós
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Ageing In Place ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Review Of Reviews ◽  
Meta Analyses

The study reported in this article aimed to identify: i) the most relevant application domains of mHealth to support older adults in their domiciles; ii) the most relevant chronic conditions of older adults, whose management is being supported by mHealth; iii) the characteristics, outcomes and impacts of mHealth tools that might support older adults in their domiciles. The method of a systematic review of reviews and meta-analyses was performed based on a search of the literature. The result of a total of 66 reviews and meta-analyses across several chronic diseases were retrieved. These studies compare mHealth interventions with usual care. The conclusion is that mHealth interventions have positive effects on various health related outcomes, but further research is required to allow their incorporation in the clinical practice.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Robotics Research in Support of In-Home Care for Older Adults

Information ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anas Abou Allaban ◽  
Maozhen Wang ◽  
Taşkın Padır
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Ambient Assisted Living ◽  
Physical Support ◽  
The Social ◽  
Support Tools ◽  
Robotic Devices ◽  
Meta Analyses

The aging population is growing at an unprecedented rate globally and robotics-enabled solutions are being developed to provide better independent living for older adults. In this study, we report the results from a systematic review of the state-of-the-art in home robotics research for caring for older adults. This review aims to address two questions: (1) What research is being done towards integrating robotics for caring for older adults? (2) What are the research and technology challenges that robots are facing in the home? Sixty-three papers have been identified and studied in this review by following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Common themes that are consistent across the reviewed papers are distinguished and consolidated as follows: (1) Ambient assisted living, where smart home environments and physical support tools are studied; (2) Robot ecosystem, where robotic devices are used to provide various services; (3) Social interaction, where the social isolation problem has been targeted. We also summarize the results of similar literature reviews we came across during our search. The results of this study present the current research trends and technologies used in each category. The challenges and limitations of robotics applications are also identified. Suggestions for accelerating the deployment of robots at home for providing older adults with independent care in the home are presented based on the results and insights from this study.

Creating possibilities for action in the presence of environmental barriers in the process of ‘ageing in place’

2008 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
KARIN JOHANSSON ◽  
STAFFAN JOSEPHSSON ◽  
MARGARETA LILJA
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Environmental Barriers ◽  
Ageing In Place ◽  
Home Modification ◽  
Provision Of Services ◽  
Activity Performance ◽  
Environmental Gerontology ◽  
Over Time

ABSTRACTThe need for an understanding of ‘ageing in place’ as a progressive process has emerged among researchers in the field of environmental gerontology. The aim of this study was to explore this process, in relation to home modification services. Four older adults who had applied for home modification services in one Swedish municipality were included. Data were collected by open interviews with the participants in their homes on subsequent occasions, from before the modification had been installed until recognised stability in the situation relating to the home modification. In the analysis, the concept of place integration was used as a tool to explore the active relations that connect people and context over time. The main findings show that the participants used creativity and initiative to direct future situations towards increased possibilities for action. This indicates that services aiming to support people ‘ageing in place’ should be directed towards increasing possibilities for action rather than only facilitating activity performance. Furthermore, it can be concluded that if the service-users' creativity and efforts are recognised as resources in design and provision of services, services that aim to support individuals who are ageing in place have the potential to be empowering.

Designing Kitchen Technologies for Ageing in Place

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Sanna Kuoppamäki ◽  
Sylvaine Tuncer ◽  
Sara Eriksson ◽  
Donald McMillan
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
User Interfaces ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Moving Objects ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Ageing In Place ◽  
Video Recordings ◽  
Spatial Alignment ◽  
Cooking Process ◽  
Physical Interactions

Assistive technologies can significantly increase older adults' independent living if these technologies are designed to meet their needs and abilities. This study investigates conditions and present possibilities for assistive technology to provide physical and cognitive support to older adults in a specific domestic task, which is cooking a meal at home. The empirical material consists of six video recordings of adults aged 65 and over preparing a meal in their kitchen. The study unpacks the complexity of kitchen tasks, from the physical interactions involved to the temporal and spatial alignment of objects and goals in the kitchen. We focus on a) Physical manipulation, such as chopping, opening packages, and moving objects around the kitchen, b) Organisation and coordination, including switching, synchronising and monitoring cooking tasks, and c) Reorchestration and reorganisation in the form of inserting additional tasks, and rearranging tools and ingredients when adjustments need to be made in the cooking process. The study outlines design principles for operational and organisational interventions to support cooking a meal for independent living. The study concludes with discussing design implications for conversational user interfaces in the kitchen, and the significance of assistive kitchen technologies for ageing in place.

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