ICT Inexperienced Elderlies: What Would Attract Elderlies to Use Items of Technology?

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2017:242:72-75.

Abstract

This paper presents the findings of the first end-user research study with seniors who are not familiar with operating ICT devices, executed as part of the EU-Active and Assisted Living research project Kith & Kin. This project aims at developing an ICT device for these seniors by building on their needs and real capabilities, encouraging communication and fostering social inclusion.

Keywords: design and design research; information and communication technology (ICT); intuitive interaction; older adult(s); user studies; user-centred design.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Communication*
  • Humans
  • Self-Help Devices*
  • Technology