Yong K. Choi|Hilaire J. Thompson|George Demiris
Use of an Internet-of-Things Smart Home System for Healthy Aging in Older Adults in Residential Settings: Pilot Feasibility Study
University of California, Davis|University of Washington|University of Pennsylvania|University of California, Davis
internetofthings iot technologies create smart residences integrate technology within home enhance residents safety well monitor health wellness however little research realworld testing iot smart home devices older adults feasibility acceptance tools systematically examinedthis study aims conduct pilot study investigate feasibility using iot smart home devices actual residences older adults facilitate healthy agingwe conducted 2month feasibility study communitydwelling older adults participants chose among different iot devices installed deployed within homes iot devices tested varied depending participants preference door window sensor multipurpose sensor motion temperature luminosity humidity voiceoperated smart speaker internet protocol ip video camerawe recruited total 37 older adults study 35 95 successfully completing procedures 2month study average age sample 78 sd 9 years primarily comprised women 2937 78 educated 3137 86 bachelors degree higher affected chronic conditions 3337 89 widely chosen devices among participants multipurpose sensors smart speakers ip camera significantly unpopular choice among participants phases participant feedback suggests perceived privacy concerns perceived usefulness curiosity technology strong factors considering device installed homeoverall deployment results revealed use iot smart home devices feasible actual residences older adults findings may inform followup assessment iot technologies impact healthrelated outcomes advance understanding role iot homebased monitoring technologies promote successful aginginplace older adults future trials consider older adults preferences different types smart home devices installed realworld residential settings