The Technology Acceptance of a TV Platform for the Elderly Living Alone or in Public Nursing Homes

Pedro C. Santana-Mancilla and Luis E. Anido-Rifón
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Pedro C. Santana-Mancilla: School of Telecommunications Engineering, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain
Luis E. Anido-Rifón: School of Telecommunications Engineering, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain

IJERPH, 2017, vol. 14, issue 6, 1-15

Abstract: In Mexico, many seniors are alone for most of the day or live in public nursing homes. Simple interaction with computer systems is required for older people. This is why we propose the exploration of a medium well known by seniors, such as the television (TV). The primary objective of this study is to improve the quality of life of seniors through an easier reminder system, using the television set. A technological platform was designed based on interactive television, through which seniors and their caregivers can have a better way to track their daily activities. Finally, an evaluation of the technology adoption was performed with 50 seniors living in two public nursing homes. The evaluation found that the elderly perceived the system as useful, easy to use, and they had a positive attitude and good intention to use it. This helped to generate initial evidence that the system supported them in achieving a better quality of life, by reminding them to take their medications and increasing their rate of attendance to their medical appointments.

Keywords: interactive television; seniors; elderly; homecare; technology adoption; public nursing homes (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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