Design for the elderly: the acceptance of smart vests in the senior population

Abstract

In the context of a fast-aging population, the health problem of the elderly has become a hot spot in the world [1]. In terms of long-term care, wearable health monitoring technology is an excellent way to address these issues [2]. As a kind of wearable system, the smart vest is used as the object of this study. In order to encourage the elderly to use and wear smart vests, this study investigated the factors affecting the acceptance of smart vests; moreover, it developed the technology acceptance model of smart vests for the elderly population. The model was certified with a sample of 152 older adults aged 60 and above. The results show that aesthetics as an external factor has a significant positive impact on perceived usefulness and ease of use. Perceived usefulness positively impacts the attitude of the elderly to use smart vests. This research provides valuable insights for future researchers and practitioners to improve the acceptance of smart vests among older adults.