Assistive Technologies for Aged Care: Supportive or Empowering?

Authors

• Suchada Vichitvanichphong, Discipline of Informatics Faculty of Arts and Business University of the Sunshine CoastFollow
• Amir Talaei-KhoeiFollow
• Donald KerrFollow
• Amir Hossein GhapanchiFollow

Document Type

Research Article

Abstract

The main objective of this paper is to explore the potentials of assistive technologies to support seniors’ independent living. The work looks at two salient aspects of utilizing technologies for elderly, namely direct support and empowering technologies. The research undertakes a comprehensive analysis of attempts that have been made through investigation of the literature. For this purpose, a realist review of relevant papers published since 2000 has been conducted. The paper concludes that although much research in this area targets the direct support for older adults, the effective use of technologies to maintain seniors’ physical and cognitive abilities requires further investigations. This can provide avenues of opportunities that would empower seniors for their independent living.

Recommended Citation

Vichitvanichphong, Suchada; Talaei-Khoei, Amir; Kerr, Donald; and Ghapanchi, Amir Hossein (2014) "Assistive Technologies for Aged Care: Supportive or Empowering?," The Australasian Journal of Information Systems: Vol. 18: No. 3, Article 6.
DOI: 10.3127/ajis.v18i3.880
Available at: https://aisel.aisnet.org/ajis/vol18/iss3/6