ANGELINI, Leonardo; CARRINO, Francesco; CAON, Maurizio; FRÉDÉRIC, Lemaréchal; COUTURE, Nadine; ABOU KHALED, Omar; MUGELLINI, Elena

doi:10.1024/1662-9647/a000159

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GeroPsych The Journal of Gerontopsychology and Geriatric Psychiatry. 2016-12-15, vol. 29, n° 4, p. 215-224

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Social relationships are crucial for older adults’ well-being. Past research demonstrated that video-communication technology could reduce social isolation. However, most commercial telecommunication systems have interfaces that are too complex to be operated by older adults without assistance. In this paper, we present a system that exploits the tangible affordances of a physical window to provide a natural interface for an always-on video-communication system. In addition, we present a case study focused on the system accessibility and user acceptance with 8 older adults living in a retirement home. We also describe the preliminary findings based on an observation study and on a semistructured interview. Finally, we discuss the possible improvements and impact this system might have on older adults’ life.< Réduire

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tangible interface

video communication

social isolation

accessibility

older adults’ well-being

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