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Huisingh-Scheetz M, Nicholson Iii RF, Shervani S, Smith C, Danilovich M, Finch L, Montoya Y, Hawkley LC. A Voice-Activated Device Exercise and Social Engagement Program for Older Adult-Care Partner Dyads: Pilot Clinical Trial and Focus Group Study Evaluating the Feasibility, Use, and Estimated Functional Impact of EngAGE. JMIR Aging 2024; 7:e56502. [PMID: 39265155 PMCID: PMC11427853 DOI: 10.2196/56502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 09/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Maintaining exercise is essential for healthy aging but difficult to sustain. EngAGE is a socially motivated exercise program delivered over a voice-activated device that targets older adult-care partner dyads. OBJECTIVE This 10-week pilot study aimed to assess EngAGE feasibility and use, obtain user experience feedback, and estimate potential impact on function. METHODS In total, 10 older adults aged ≥65 years were recruited from an independent living residence together with their self-identified care partners. EngAGE delivered National Institute on Aging Go4Life exercises to older adults daily, while care partners received progress reports and prompts to send encouraging messages that were read aloud by the device to the older adult. Older adults' use was tracked, and physical function was assessed at baseline and follow-up. Follow-up focus group data provided qualitative feedback. RESULTS On average, participants completed 393.7 individual exercises over the 10-week intervention period or 39.4 exercises/wk (range 48-492, median 431, IQR 384-481, SD 112.4) without injury and used EngAGE on an average of 41 of 70 days or 4.1 d/wk (range 7-66, median 51, IQR 23-56, and SD 21.2 days). Mean grip strength increased nonsignificantly by 1.3 kg (preintervention mean 26.3 kg, SD 11.0; postintervention mean 27.6 kg, SD 11.6; P=.34), and 4 of 10 participants improved by a minimal clinically important difference (MCID) of 2.5 kg. Further, the time for 5-repeated chair stands significantly reduced by 2.3 seconds (preintervention mean 12, SD 3.6 s; postintervention mean 9.7, SD 2.7 s; P=.02), and 3 of 9 participants improved by an MCID of -2.3 seconds. Furthermore, 3-meter usual walk performance was brisk at baseline (mean 2.1, SD 0.4 s) and decreased by 0.1 seconds (postintervention 2, SD 0.4 s; P=.13), although 5 of 9 participants improved by a MCID of 0.05 m/s. Qualitative results showed perceived benefits, favored program features, and areas for improvement. CONCLUSIONS We present a pilot study of a new voice-activated device application customized to older adult users that may serve as a guide to other technology development for older adults. Our pilot study served to further refine the application and to inform a larger trial testing EngAGE's impact on functional outcomes, a necessary step for developing evidence-based technology tools.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Center for Jewish Elderly, Chicago, IL, United States
- Department of Physical Therapy, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, United States
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- NORC at the University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- NORC at the University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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Castro Martínez E, Hernández Encuentra E, Pousada Fernández M. Voice assistants' influence on loneliness in older adults: a systematic review. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2024:1-15. [PMID: 39222000 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2397030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Purpose: This review aims to examine how the use of voice assistants influences loneliness in older adults. Materials and methods: This study follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Databases such as CINAHL, APA PsycINFO, MEDLINE, PubMed, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Scopus, SciELO, Google Scholar, and IEEE Xplore were used. We implemented search strategies in English to locate studies published between January 2010 and January 2023, including those examining the impact of voice assistant usage on loneliness in older adults. Descriptive information was examined, assessing its quality with the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Results: A total of 499 studies were yielded from the initial search, with 13 included in the final analysis. Positive outcomes in reducing loneliness were reported in 84.6% of these studies. There was a prevalence of quasi-experimental studies, alongside heterogeneous measurement instruments, scarce use of standardized tests, and small samples predominantly consisting of women. Commercial voice assistants were the most commonly utilized. Conclusions: Voice assistants show potential in mitigating feelings of loneliness in older adults. Adequate training and adaptation to specific needs seem essential to maximize their effectiveness. In particular, voice assistants available in the consumer market hold significant potential in this area. Further research is necessary to comprehend their impact, encompassing potential risks and ethical considerations.
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- Elena Castro Martínez
- Researcher in Health Psychology and Technology, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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Quinn K, Leiser Ransom S, O'Connell C, Muramatsu N, Marquez DX, Chin J. Assessing the Feasibility and Acceptability of Smart Speakers in Behavioral Intervention Research With Older Adults: Mixed Methods Study. J Med Internet Res 2024; 26:e54800. [PMID: 39213034 PMCID: PMC11399739 DOI: 10.2196/54800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Smart speakers, such as Amazon's Echo and Google's Nest Home, combine natural language processing with a conversational interface to carry out everyday tasks, like playing music and finding information. Easy to use, they are embraced by older adults, including those with limited physical function, vision, or computer literacy. While smart speakers are increasingly used for research purposes (eg, implementing interventions and automatically recording selected research data), information on the advantages and disadvantages of using these devices for studies related to health promotion programs is limited. OBJECTIVE This study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of using smart speakers to deliver a physical activity (PA) program designed to help older adults enhance their physical well-being. METHODS Community-dwelling older adults (n=18) were asked to use a custom smart speaker app to participate in an evidence-based, low-impact PA program for 10 weeks. Collected data, including measures of technology acceptance, interviews, field notes, and device logs, were analyzed using a concurrent mixed analysis approach. Technology acceptance measures were evaluated using time series ANOVAs to examine acceptability, appropriateness, feasibility, and intention to adopt smart speaker technology. Device logs provided evidence of interaction with and adoption of the device and the intervention. Interviews and field notes were thematically coded to triangulate the quantitative measures and further expand on factors relating to intervention fidelity. RESULTS Smart speakers were found to be acceptable for administering a PA program, as participants reported that the devices were highly usable (mean 5.02, SE 0.38) and had strong intentions to continue their use (mean 5.90, SE 0.39). Factors such as the voice-user interface and engagement with the device on everyday tasks were identified as meaningful to acceptability. The feasibility of the devices for research activity, however, was mixed. Despite the participants rating the smart speakers as easy to use (mean 5.55, SE 1.16), functional and technical factors, such as Wi-Fi connectivity and appropriate command phrasing, required the provision of additional support resources to participants and potentially impaired intervention fidelity. CONCLUSIONS Smart speakers present an acceptable and appropriate behavioral intervention technology for PA programs directed at older adults but entail additional requirements for resource planning, technical support, and troubleshooting to ensure their feasibility for the research context and for fidelity of the intervention.
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- Kelly Quinn
- Department of Communication, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Communication, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Communication, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Division of Community Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- School of Information Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
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Vidas D, Carrasco R, Kelly RM, Waycott J, Tamplin J, McMahon K, Flynn LM, Stretton-Smith PA, Sousa TV, Baker FA. Everyday Uses of Music Listening and Music Technologies by Caregivers and People With Dementia: Survey and Focus Group Study. J Med Internet Res 2024; 26:e54186. [PMID: 39190917 PMCID: PMC11387911 DOI: 10.2196/54186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Music has long been identified as a nonpharmacological tool that can provide benefits for people with dementia, and there is considerable interest in designing technologies to support the use of music in dementia care. However, to ensure that music technologies are appropriately designed for supporting caregivers and people living with dementia, there remains a need to better understand how music is currently used in everyday dementia care at home. OBJECTIVE This study aims to understand how people living with dementia and their caregivers use music and music technologies in everyday caring, as well as the challenges they experience using music and technology. METHODS This study used a mixed methods design. First, a survey was administered to 13 people living with dementia and 64 caregivers to understand their use of music and technology. Subsequently, 18 survey respondents (family caregivers: n=12, 67%; people living with dementia: n=6, 33%) participated in focus groups regarding their experiences of using music and technology in care. Interview transcripts were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. RESULTS Most of the survey respondents (people living with dementia: 9/13, 69%; family caregivers: 47/63, 75%) reported using music often or very often in their daily lives. Participants reported a range of technologies used for listening to music, such as CDs, radio, and streaming services. Focus groups highlighted the benefits and challenges of using music and music technologies in everyday care. Participants identified using music and music technologies to regulate mood, provide joy, facilitate social interaction and connection, encourage reminiscence, provide continuity of music use before and after the dementia diagnosis, and make caregiving easier. The challenges of using music technology in everyday caring included difficulties with staying up to date with evolving technology and low self-efficacy with technology for people living with dementia. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that people with a dementia diagnosis and their caregivers already use music and music technologies to support their everyday care needs. The results suggest opportunities to design technologies that enable easier access to music and to support people living with dementia with recreational and therapeutic music listening as well as music-based activities.
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- Dianna Vidas
- School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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- School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
- Facultad de Comunicación y Artes Audiovisuales, University of Las Américas Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador
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- School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
- School of Computing Technologies, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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- Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Centre for Research in Music and Health, Norwegian Academy of Music, Oslo, Norway
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Wong N, Jeong S, Reddy M, Stamatis C, Lattie E, Jacobs M. Voice Assistants for Mental Health Services: Designing Dialogues with Homebound Older Adults. DIS. DESIGNING INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS (CONFERENCE) 2024; 2024:844-858. [PMID: 39045493 PMCID: PMC11262314 DOI: 10.1145/3643834.3661536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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The number of older adults who are homebound with depressive symptoms is increasing. Due to their homebound status, they have limited access to trained mental healthcare support, which leaves this support often to untrained family caregivers. To increase access, a growing interest is placed on using technology-mediated solutions, such as voice-assisted intelligent personal assistants (VIPAs), to deliver mental health services to older adults. To better understand how older adults and family caregivers intend to interact with a VIPA for mental health interventions, we conducted a participatory design study during which 6 older adults and 7 caregivers designed VIPA-human dialogues for various scenarios. Using conversation style preferences as a starting point, we present aspects of human-likeness older adults and family caregivers perceived as helpful or uncanny, specifically in the context of the delivery of mental health interventions, which helps inform potential roles VIPAs can play in mental healthcare for older adults.
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- Novia Wong
- University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California, USA
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- University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California, USA
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- Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, USA
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- Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, USA
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Yan Z, Dube V, Heselton J, Johnson K, Yan C, Jones V, Blaskewicz Boron J, Shade M. Understanding older people's voice interactions with smart voice assistants: a new modified rule-based natural language processing model with human input. Front Digit Health 2024; 6:1329910. [PMID: 38812806 PMCID: PMC11135128 DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2024.1329910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has expedited the integration of Smart Voice Assistants (SVA) among older people. The qualitative data derived from user commands on SVA is pivotal for elucidating the engagement patterns of older individuals with such systems. However, the sheer volume of user-generated voice interaction data presents a formidable challenge for manual coding. Compounding this issue, age-related cognitive decline and alterations in speech patterns further complicate the interpretation of older users' SVA voice interactions. Conventional dictionary-based textual analysis tools, which count word frequencies, are inadequate in capturing the evolving and communicative essence of these interactions that unfold over a series of dialogues and modify with time. To address these challenges, our study introduces a novel, modified rule-based Natural Language Processing (MR-NLP) model augmented with human input. This reproducible approach capitalizes on human-derived insights to establish a lexicon of critical keywords and to formulate rules for the iterative refinement of the NLP model. English speakers, aged 50 or older and residing alone, were enlisted to engage with Amazon Alexa™ via predefined daily routines for a minimum of 30 min daily spanning three months (N = 35, mean age = 77). We amassed time-stamped, textual data comprising participants' user commands and responses from Alexa™. Initially, a subset constituting 20% of the data (1,020 instances) underwent manual coding by human coder, predicated on keywords and commands. Separately, a rule-based Natural Language Processing (NLP) methodology was employed to code the identical subset. Discrepancies arising between human coder and the NLP model programmer were deliberated upon and reconciled to refine the rule-based NLP coding framework for the entire dataset. The modified rule-based NLP approach demonstrated notable enhancements in efficiency and scalability and reduced susceptibility to inadvertent errors in comparison to manual coding. Furthermore, human input was instrumental in augmenting the NLP model, yielding insights germane to the aging adult demographic, such as recurring speech patterns or ambiguities. By disseminating this innovative software solution to the scientific community, we endeavor to advance research and innovation in NLP model formulation, subsequently contributing to the understanding of older people's interactions with SVA and other AI-powered systems.
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- Zhengxu Yan
- College of Computing, Data Science and Society, University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
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- Department of Gerontology, University of Nebraska-Omaha, Omaha, NE, United States
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- Department of Gerontology, University of Nebraska-Omaha, Omaha, NE, United States
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- College of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, United States
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- College of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, United States
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- College of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, United States
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- College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, United States
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da Costa FL, Matzenbacher LS, Gheno V, Brum MAB, de Barros LGB, Maia IS, Blank LM, Fontoura LF, Alessi J, Telo GH. Interactive virtual assistance for mental health promotion and self-care management in elderly with type 2 diabetes (IVAM-ED): study protocol and statistical analysis plan for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2024; 25:205. [PMID: 38515201 PMCID: PMC10956275 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-024-08055-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND With one in five individuals aged 65 or older living with type 2 diabetes worldwide, it is crucial to acknowledge and address the challenges faced by this population. In this context, our study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a behavioral intervention model delivered through a smart speaker on mental health and diabetes self-care in the elderly with diabetes. METHODS This is a single-center, pragmatic, parallel two-arm open randomized clinical trial involving elderly patients with type 2 diabetes. We plan to enroll a total of 112 individuals who will be randomized 1:1 to receive the Smart Speaker EchoDot 3rd Gen device (Amazon Echo®) for home use (intervention arm) or to maintain usual care (control arm). The primary outcome is mental distress, assessed using the 20-item Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) after a 12-week intervention period. Secondary outcomes include quality of life, adherence to diabetes self-care behaviors, perception of stress, glycemic control, blood pressure, and lipid profile. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) will be used to evaluate the effects of the intervention on the outcomes. DISCUSSION This study assesses the effectiveness of an interactive virtual assistance system for enhancing mental health and glycemic control among elderly individuals with type 2 diabetes. The findings may introduce smart speakers as a valuable tool for promoting diabetes-related self-care in this population. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05329376. Registered on 15 April 2022. Enrollment began on 20 June 2023 and the last update of protocol was on 13 December 2023.
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- Frederico Ludwig da Costa
- Post-Graduate Program in Medicine and Health Sciences, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Internal Medicine Division, Hospital São Lucas - Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- School of Medicine, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- School of Medicine, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- School of Medicine, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Medicine and Health Sciences, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Internal Medicine Division, Hospital São Lucas - Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Medicine and Health Sciences Graduate Program, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Internal Medicine Division, Hospital São Lucas - Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
- Medicine and Health Sciences Graduate Program, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Chang F, Sheng L, Gu Z. Investigating the Integration and the Long-Term Use of Smart Speakers in Older Adults' Daily Practices: Qualitative Study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2024; 12:e47472. [PMID: 38345844 PMCID: PMC10897797 DOI: 10.2196/47472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND As smart speakers become more popular, there have been an increasing number of studies on how they may benefit older adults or how older adults perceive them. Despite the increasing ownership rates of smart speakers among older adults, studies that examine their integration and the long-term use in older adults' daily practices are scarce. OBJECTIVE This study aims to uncover the integration of smart speakers into the daily practices of older adults over the long term, contributing to an in-depth understanding of maintained technology use among this demographic. METHODS To achieve these objectives, the study interviewed 20 older adults who had been using smart speakers for over 6 months. These semistructured interviews enabled participants to share their insights and experiences regarding the maintained use of smart speakers in the long term. RESULTS We identified 4 dimensions of the long-term use of smart speakers among older adults, including functional integration, spatial integration, cognitive integration, and semantic integration. For the functional integration of smart speakers, the study reported different types of use, including entertainment, information collection, medication reminders, companionship, environment modification, and emergency calls. For the spatial integration of smart speakers, the study showed older adults' agency in defining, changing, and reshaping daily practices through the spatial organization of smart speakers. For the cognitive integration of smart speakers, the findings showed the cognitive processes involved in adapting to and incorporating smart speakers into daily habits and routines. For the semantic integration of smart speakers, the findings revealed that older adults' enjoyable user experience and strong bonds with the device contributed to their acceptance of occasional functional errors. Finally, the study proposed several suggestions for designers and developers to better design smart speakers that promote maintainable use behaviors among older adults. CONCLUSIONS On the basis of the findings, this study highlighted the importance of understanding how older adults use smart speakers and the practices through which they integrate them into their daily routines. The findings suggest that smart speakers can provide significant benefits for older adults, including increased convenience and improved quality of life. However, to promote maintainable use behaviors, designers and developers should consider more about the technology use contexts and the specific needs and preferences of older adults when designing these devices.
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- Fangyuan Chang
- Interaction Design Lab, School of Design, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Interaction Design Lab, School of Design, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Interaction Design Lab, School of Design, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Lifset ET, Charles K, Farcas E, Weibel N, Hogarth M, Chen C, Johnson JG, Draper M, Nguyen AL, Moore AA. Ascertaining Whether an Intelligent Voice Assistant Can Meet Older Adults' Health-Related Needs in the Context of a Geriatrics 5Ms Framework. Gerontol Geriatr Med 2023; 9:23337214231201138. [PMID: 37790195 PMCID: PMC10542316 DOI: 10.1177/23337214231201138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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The Geriatrics 5Ms: Medications, Mind, Mobility, what Matters most and Multicomplexity is a framework to address the complex needs of older adults. Intelligent Voice Assistants (IVAs) are increasingly popular and have potential to support health-related needs of older adults. We utilized previously collected qualitative data on older adults' views of how an IVA may address their health-related needs and ascertained their fit into the Geriatrics 5Ms framework. The codes describing health challenges and potential IVA solutions fit the framework: (1) Medications: difficulty remembering medications. SOLUTION reminders. (2) Mind: isolation, anxiety, memory loss. SOLUTION companionship, memory aids. (3) Mobility: barriers to exercise. SOLUTION incentives, exercise ideas. (4) Matters most: eating healthy foods. SOLUTION suggest and order nutritious foods, (5) Multicomplexity; managing multimorbidity. SOLUTION symptom tracking and communicating with health care professionals. Incorporating the 5Ms framework into IVA design can aid in addressing health care priorities of older adults.
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- University of California San Diego, La Jolla, USA
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- University of California San Diego, La Jolla, USA
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- University of California San Diego, La Jolla, USA
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