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How Prefrail Older People Living Alone Perceive Information and Communications Technology and What They Would Ask a Robot for: Qualitative Study

Abstract

BACKGROUND: In the last decade, the family system has changed significantly. Although in the past, older people used to live with their children, nowadays, they cannot always depend on assistance of their relatives. Many older people wish to remain as independent as possible while remaining in their homes, even when living alone. To do so, there are many tasks that they must perform to maintain their independence in everyday life, and above …

Authors

Daniele K; Marcucci M; Cattaneo C; Borghese NA; Zannini L

Journal

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Vol. 21, No. 8,

Publisher

JMIR Publications

DOI

10.2196/13228

ISSN

1438-8871