Probst, F., Ratcliffe, J. orcid.org/0000-0002-6835-6199, Molteni, E. et al. (8 more authors) (2024) A scoping review on human-centered design approaches and considerations in the design of technologies for loneliness and social isolation in older adults. Design Science, 10. e39. ISSN 2053-4701
Abstract
Loneliness and social isolation are prevalent concerns among older adults and can lead to negative health consequences and a reduced lifespan. New technologies are increasingly being developed to help address loneliness and social isolation in older adults, including monitoring systems, social networks, robots, companions, smart televisions, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications. This systematic review maps human-centered design (HCD) and user-centered design (UCD) approaches, human needs, and contextual factors considered in current technological interventions designed to address the problems of loneliness and social isolation in older adults. We conducted a scoping review and in-depth examination of 98 papers through a qualitative content analysis. We found 12 studies applying either an HCD or UCD approach and observed strengths in continuous user involvement and implementation in field studies but limitations in participant inclusion criteria and methodological reporting. We also observed the consideration of important human needs and contextual factors. However, more research is needed on stakeholder perspectives, the functioning of applications in different housing environments, as well as studies that include diverse socio-economic groups.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © The Author(s), 2024. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC-BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. |
Keywords: | Loneliness; Social Isolation; Older Adults; Scoping Review; Human-Centered Design |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures (Leeds) > School of Design (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Healthcare (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 03 Mar 2025 16:50 |
Last Modified: | 03 Mar 2025 16:51 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
Identification Number: | 10.1017/dsj.2024.22 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:223895 |