Community-dwelling older adults' needs and acceptance regarding the use of robot technology to assist with daily living performance.

Journal: BMC geriatrics
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The rate of aging in Korea is extremely fast compared to major countries. We examined the key demands of community-dwelling older adults with regard to Connected Active Space technology, which provides tailored assistance with daily living performance through robotic services.

Authors

  • Yeon-Hwan Park
    College of Nursing of Seoul National University, 103, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 03080.
  • Hee Kyung Chang
    College of Nursing Senior Health Research Center of the Health & Science Institute, Gyeongsang National University, 15, Jinju-daero 816beon-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea, 52727. hchang@gnu.ac.kr.
  • Min Hye Lee
    College of Nursing of Seoul National University, 103, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 03080.
  • Seong Hyeon Lee
    College of Nursing of Seoul National University, 103, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 03080.