@article{azziHealthInformationTechnology2026,

title = {Health information technology acceptance by older people: a systematic review},

author = {S. Azzi and O. Daramola and S. Gagnon},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105035521505?origin=resultslist},

doi = {10.1186/s12982-026-01658-y},

issn = {30050774 (ISSN)},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-01-01},

journal = {Discover public health},

volume = {23},

number = {1},

publisher = {BioMed Central Ltd},

abstract = {Background: The increasing ageing population has led to the development of Health Information Technologies (HIT) for older individuals. However, there is a lack of clarity on which HIT older people are more likely to accept and the factors influencing their intention for acceptance. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Four academic databases were searched: Scopus, PubMed, the Web of Science, and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, which resulted in the retrieval of 4941 articles. A total of 51 primary studies from 2007 to 2025 that satisfied the inclusion criteria and were subjected to quality assessment and used for the study. This review was registered in PROSPERO (CRD 420251271463). Results: The study revealed that older people have a higher intention to accept assistive technologies over mobile health/eHealth. Older people’s HIT acceptance is influenced by personal, social, and technology design factors. There is a lack of geographical diversity of studies, with few coming from regions like Asia and Africa, hindering a global understanding of HIT acceptance factors. Notably, nearly half of the studies (45.09%) did not employ a theoretical framework, suggesting a lack of grounding in established knowledge and theoretical validity. While theories like the Technology Acceptance Model and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology and their extensions are commonly used, other frameworks, such as the Theory of Reasoned Action, Theory of Planned Behaviour, and Social Cognitive Theory, have been underexplored. Conclusion: The study highlights the need for more rigorous research with diverse geographical representation and the application of broader theoretical perspectives to deepen understanding of HIT acceptance among older people. It also specifies the imperatives for user-centredness in developing HIT products by manufacturers. © The Author(s) 2026.},

keywords = {Acceptance, Adoption, adult, Africa, aged, aging, assistive technology, conceptual framework, Elderly people, female, Healthcare technology, human, Information retrieval, male, Medical informatics, older adults, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, quality control, review, Social Cognitive Theory, systematic review, telehealth, Theory of Planned Behavior, Theory of Reasoned Action, validity, Web of Science},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{falkInternetSensesHealthcare2025,

title = {The Internet of Senses for Healthcare 5.0: Enabling Technologies, Opportunities, and Challenges},

author = {T. H. Falk},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105023337478?origin=resultslist},

doi = {10.1007/978-981-96-1437-0_2},

issn = {978-981961437-0 (ISBN); 978-981961436-3 (ISBN)},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-01},

journal = {Healthcare in the Digital Age: Perspectives for Sustainable Innovation and Assessment},

pages = {11–29},

publisher = {Springer Science+Business Media},

abstract = {Multisensory virtual reality immerses users in a virtual setting by stimulating all their senses. Coupled with artificial intelligence, next-generation communications, and human sensing technologies, the so-called Internet of Senses (IoS) will drive healthcare 5.0 applications for the betterment of humankind. Multisensory nature exposure experiences have already shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety. The integration of haptic technologies with olfactory stimuli could revolutionise remote medical applications, bringing specialised care to remote communities. Having this said, while the number of applications is numerous, we need to stop and think about the challenges that will arise, such as the environmental impact of developing and running these tools. Moreover, while these tools can increase accessibility to those that may have, for example, mobility issues, it can, on the other hand, limit usage for those with limited financial resources needed to run these tools. As such, do-it-yourself and/or open-source tools will be crucial to ensure equitable access worldwide. In this chapter, a description is given of the work done (and ongoing) by the author and his collaborators on how to enable healthcare 5.0 applications based on the IoS, how to better democratise them, and make them safer for users and the planet. © 2025 The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.},

keywords = {Artificial intelligence, Enabling technologies, Environmental impact, Health care, Healthcare 5.0, Human sensing, Immersive, Medical applications, Medical informatics, Multisensory, Multisensory Immersive Reality, Olfaction, Sustainability, sustainable development, Technology challenges, Technology opportunities, User experience, User interfaces, Users' experiences, virtual reality},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}