Healthy Aging in Place with the Aid of Smart Technologies: A Systematic Review
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Method and Materials
3. Descriptive Statistics
4. Results
4.1. Types of Smart Technologies
4.2. Physical Health Benefits
4.2.1. Monitoring Home Conditions
4.2.2. Monitoring Older Adults’ Physical Conditions
4.2.3. Benefits of Long-Term Independent Living
4.3. Mental Health Benefits (Social Connectivity)
4.3.1. Maintaining Social Connections and Improvements in Mental Health
4.3.2. Positive Image of Using New Technologies
4.4. Cost Benefits
4.4.1. Reduction in Healthcare Costs
4.4.2. Long-Term Care Cost Savings
4.4.3. Economic Benefits for Caregivers
4.4.4. Addressing Financial Barriers
4.4.5. Long-Term Financial Sustainability
4.5. Barriers to Smart Technology Adoption
4.5.1. Privacy Concerns
4.5.2. Lack of Understanding of Technology
4.5.3. Cost of Devices
4.5.4. Technical Defects
5. Discussion and Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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Author | Year | Method | Tech Type |
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Choi et al. [6] | 2020 | Quantitative study | IoT smart home devices (multipurpose sensors to detect motion, temperature and luminosity, voice-assisted smart speaker, door and window sensor, monitoring cameras) |
Arthanat et al. [7] | 2019 | Quantitative | Carbon monoxide alarm, manually programmable thermostat, auto set thermostat, motion sensor lights, backup generator, home security system, voice-activated assistant, emergency alert system, water leak detector, motion-activated camera, auto shutoff stove, smart home control, remote monitoring |
Choi et al. [8] | 2021 | Quantitative study | IoT smart home devices (multipurpose sensors to detect motion, temperature, and luminosity, voice-assisted smart speaker, door and window sensor, monitoring cameras) |
Chaparro et al. [9] | 2021 | Qualitative study | Smart sensors to detect fall and physical activity, voice assistant, calendar reminder, home monitoring system |
Borelli et al. [10] | 2019 | Quantitative and Qualitative | Wall light for indoor localization, armchair for sitting posture monitoring, wall panel and mobile devices |
Jachan et al. [11] | 2021 | Quantitative study | Smart home solution (tablet, stove safety, lightening control, LED strip, visual doorbell, door detector, automatic switch, inactivity detector, fall detection sensors, home emergency call) |
Nauha et al. [12] | 2018 | Qualitative study | Smart technologies (smart flower stand, fall alarm, bed alarm, medicine dispenser, GPS safety bracelet, web chat tablet computer, motion sensor, reminder with motion sensor, motion sensor, calendar clock, talking album, weighted ball blanket, therapy apron, and cube) |
Dasios et al. [13] | 2015 | Qualitative | an AAL-based prototype system for elderly home care monitoring based on the recording of environmental parameters |
Barakat et al. [14] | 2013 | Qualitative study | eHealth Technology (e.g., remote telecare and AAL, mobile health, and fall detection systems) |
Offermann-van Heek et al. [15]. | 2019 | Quantitative study | Ambient assistive technology (microphone system, camera, motion detector, smart watch, emergency button) |
Bedaf et al. [16] | 2017 | Qualitative | Robot that contains image sensors that can detect learning and detection |
Arthanat [17] | 2021 | Quantitative study | Individualized community and home-based access to technology training (ict training) program |
Freeman et al. [18] | 2020 | Quantitative and Qualitative | digital/video game console, internet at home, SNSs, email, cellphone, computer |
Wong et al. [19] | 2017 | Qualitative study | Smart home devices |
Yu et al. [20] | 2019 | Quantitative study (pilot study) | Unobtrusive sensors in multiple rooms to monitor temperature, humidity, pressure water meter, and electricity meter |
Wu et al. [21] | 2018 | Quantitative study | Smart home environment, ambient sensors, and on-body sensors |
Chung et al. [22] | 2021 | Quantitative study | Voice-operated smart speaker |
Charness et al. [23] | 2016 | Quantitative study | Wrist-worn health monitoring device |
Lazarou et al. [24] | 2016 | Quantitative | Home monitoring system (camera sensor, sleep sensor, bracelet, wireless tags and plugs, mobile devices in an Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) context) |
Corbett et al. [25] | 2021 | Qualitative and Quantitative study | Virtual home assistant equipment |
Woods and Kong [26] | 2020 | Qualitative study | Smart eldercare technologies |
Rocha et al. [27] | 2015 | Quantitative | Mobile system equipped with a set of wellbeing sensors, home system to collect medical data, wearable light device (WLD) that has ECG instruments, an SpO2 meter, a temperature sensor and a fall and mobility sensor |
Bock et al. [28] | 2016 | Qualitative study | Multi-sensors to detect and collect data on individual’s motion, home temperature, luminosity, and humidity |
Cao et al. [29] | 2022 | Qualitative study | Smart home sensors (motion sensors and smart plug, door contact, key tag, a mobile app) |
Street et al. [30] | 2022 | Qualitative study | Smart technology |
Demiris et al. [31] | 2008 | Qualitative study | In-Home Monitoring (wireless sensors to detect motions, stove temperature sensors, bed sensors) |
Aggar et al. [32] | 2022 | Quantitative study | Smart home technology and assistive technology (Google Hub, smart watches, Chromecast, Phillips Hue Smart Lightning, smoke detector, light strips, smart mop, smart lock, smart doorbell, motion sensor, security camera) |
Houston et al. [33] | 2004 | Quantitative study | Sensors, Smart home technologies |
National Council on Aging [34] | 2022 | Quantitative study | Smart home devices |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [35] | 2022 | Quantitative study | Smart home devices |
Santini et al. [36] | 2020 | Qualitative study | Smart technology |
Cacioppo et al. [37] | 2014 | Quantitative study | Smart sensors to detect fall and physical activity, voice assistant, calendar reminder, home monitoring system |
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Hu, M.; Han, S.; Ghorbany, S.; Zhang, K. Healthy Aging in Place with the Aid of Smart Technologies: A Systematic Review. Encyclopedia 2024, 4, 1918-1932. https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia4040125
Hu M, Han S, Ghorbany S, Zhang K. Healthy Aging in Place with the Aid of Smart Technologies: A Systematic Review. Encyclopedia. 2024; 4(4):1918-1932. https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia4040125
Chicago/Turabian StyleHu, Ming, Soojin Han, Siavash Ghorbany, and Kai Zhang. 2024. "Healthy Aging in Place with the Aid of Smart Technologies: A Systematic Review" Encyclopedia 4, no. 4: 1918-1932. https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia4040125
APA StyleHu, M., Han, S., Ghorbany, S., & Zhang, K. (2024). Healthy Aging in Place with the Aid of Smart Technologies: A Systematic Review. Encyclopedia, 4(4), 1918-1932. https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia4040125