Evaluating a Smart Textile Loneliness Monitoring System for Older People: Co-Design and Qualitative Focus Group Study

作者：Freya Probst, Jessica Rees, Zayna Aslam, Nikitia Mexia, Erika Molteni, Faith Matcham, Michela Antonelli, Anthea Tinker, Yu Shi, Sébastien Ourselin, Wei Liu · 发表于：JMIR Aging · 年份：2024 · DOI：10.2196/57622 · 被引用次数：10 · 研究领域：Context-Aware Activity Recognition Systems、Innovative Human-Technology Interaction、Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials

BACKGROUND: Previous studies have explored how sensor technologies can assist in in the detection, recognition, and prevention of subjective loneliness. These studies have shown a correlation between physiological and behavioral sensor data and the experience of loneliness. However, little research has been conducted on the design requirements from the perspective of older people and stakeholders in technology development. The use of these technologies and infrastructural questions have been insufficiently addressed. Systems generally consist of sensors or software installed in smartphones or homes. However, no studies have attempted to use smart textiles, which are fabrics with integrated electronics. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to understand the design requirements for a smart textile loneliness monitoring system from the perspectives of older people and stakeholders. METHODS: We conducted co-design workshops with 5 users and 6 stakeholders to determine the design requirements for smart textile loneliness monitoring systems. We derived a preliminary product concept of the smart wearable and furniture system. Digital and physical models and a use case were evaluated in a focus group study with older people and stakeholders (n=7). RESULTS: The results provided insights for designing systems that use smart textiles to monitor loneliness in older people and widen their use. The findings informed the general system, wearables and furniture, materials, sensor positioning, washing,...