Diffusion of gerontechnology in rural communities: Rethinking aging in place in developing countries
研究识别了农村老年人采用老年科技的主要挑战,发现患有疾病的老年人更可能接受该技术,但普遍担忧其可负担性和易用性,为发展中国家推进就地养老策略提供了建议。
• The study identifies significant challenges in adopting gerontechnology among rural older adults. • Rural older adults with medical conditions, are more likely to embrace gerontechnology. • Rural older adults are particularly concerned about affordability and usability of gerontechnology. • The study recommends strategies for advancing ageing-in-place initiatives in rural communities of developing countries.