In this paper, we present a close reading of work in ubicomp of applications for older people. Starting from three lines of enquiry defined in the inaugural issue of this journal, we discuss how ubicomp research has presented the relationship between technologies and older users. We base our reasoning on a review of papers published in Personal and Ubiquitous Computing (1997–2014). The lines of enquiry refer to paradigms (functional vs. sociotechnical), users (stereotype and involvement), and contexts (indoor and/or outdoor). These themes address the presentation of SUITCASE project (SUstainable Integrated & Territorial CAre SErvices). This is a two-year research on care services for older citizens within the smart home construct. We develop an initial framework that not only provides a cohesive view of technologies for older people, but also serves as a salient guideline for reflective design which extends beyond the target population. This framework may also address future design projects, funding schemes, and editorial policies.

Ubiquitous technologies for older people / Cozza, Michela; De Angeli, Antonella; Tonolli, Linda. - In: PERSONAL AND UBIQUITOUS COMPUTING. - ISSN 1617-4909. - 2017:(2017), pp. 607-619. [10.1007/s00779-017-1003-7]

Ubiquitous technologies for older people

De Angeli, Antonella;Tonolli, Linda
2017-01-01

Abstract

In this paper, we present a close reading of work in ubicomp of applications for older people. Starting from three lines of enquiry defined in the inaugural issue of this journal, we discuss how ubicomp research has presented the relationship between technologies and older users. We base our reasoning on a review of papers published in Personal and Ubiquitous Computing (1997–2014). The lines of enquiry refer to paradigms (functional vs. sociotechnical), users (stereotype and involvement), and contexts (indoor and/or outdoor). These themes address the presentation of SUITCASE project (SUstainable Integrated & Territorial CAre SErvices). This is a two-year research on care services for older citizens within the smart home construct. We develop an initial framework that not only provides a cohesive view of technologies for older people, but also serves as a salient guideline for reflective design which extends beyond the target population. This framework may also address future design projects, funding schemes, and editorial policies.
2017
Cozza, Michela; De Angeli, Antonella; Tonolli, Linda
Ubiquitous technologies for older people / Cozza, Michela; De Angeli, Antonella; Tonolli, Linda. - In: PERSONAL AND UBIQUITOUS COMPUTING. - ISSN 1617-4909. - 2017:(2017), pp. 607-619. [10.1007/s00779-017-1003-7]
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