A scoping review and thematic analysis of the use of technology in everyday occupations amongst adults aged 55 years or older in supported housing

Rachael Malthouse*, Tanja Križaj, Alison Warren, Katherine Turner

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Abstract

Increasingly technology is used in everyday occupations and the value of technology in active ageing is a growing area of interest. People aged fifty-five years and older who reside in supported housing and support staff are key stakeholders to involve in further exploration of the use of technology. A scoping review mapped out key findings relating to how adults aged fifty-five years and older who reside in supported housing use technology in their everyday occupations. A data extraction tool and thematic analysis approach was applied to the data to identify challenges and opportunities to technology use for this population. Three themes related to occupation were identified in which technology use for this population predominantly occurred: Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), Health management and Social and/or entertainment activities. Eight further themes reported opportunities and challenges to technology use; social relationships and support from others, physical and cognitive effects of ageing, adverse experiences with the use of technology, technical language, economic factors, ethical considerations and safety, digital gaps, and thoughts, beliefs and values. Technology use can promote engagement in everyday occupations for adults aged 55 years or older living in supported housing. However, concerns around access to technology as well as complex ethical issues associated with technology use were identified. Further studies exploring the relationship between technology use and engagement in everyday occupations are required to enhance understanding of this population.
Original languageEnglish
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JournalJournal of Housing and the Built Environment
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Early online date16 Nov 2023
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Publication statusPublished - 16 Nov 2023

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