Transcript Persuasive GERONtechnology

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ISG Master Class
Gerontechnology
Sponsored by the International Society for
Gerontechnology and the Herman Bouma
Foundation for Gerontechnology
May 22, 2006
JEMH van Bronswijk, Technische
Universiteit Eindhoven
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Participants
4 of the Founding fathers
Herman Bouma PhD, the Netherlands
Jim L. Fozard PhD, USA
Alain Franco PhD, France
Jan A.M. Graafmans MSc, Belgium
9 PhD Students
Benedetta Cesqui, Italy
Francesco Franchimon, the Netherlands
Joost van Hoof, the Netherlands
Jeroen Knies, the Netherlands
Patrice Laurin, France
Delphine Middernacht, France
Vito Monaco, Italy
Henk Herman Nap, the Netherlands
Anne-Mie A.A.G. Sponselee, the Netherlands
Observers may also be present
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Technology and older adults
• Existing technology:
– Motivation assumed (functional)
– Ergonomics supports
• New technology:
– Persuasion needed (motivational)
– Attractiveness supports
… but Gerontechnology is much more ………
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Universiteit Eindhoven
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Gerontechnology
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A service of human health & well-being
Pertaining to development & aging
Compressing morbidity
Extending working phase in life
Maximizing vital & independent years
Reducing care costs in later life
Life-span quality of life
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Universiteit Eindhoven
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Gerontechnology Framework
Domain of human activity
Health & Self-esteem / Housing & daily activities
Communication & governance / Mobility & transport
Work & Leisure
Technology intervention / Impact level
Enhancement & Satisfaction / Prevention & engagement
Compensation & assistance / Care and care organisation
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Gerontechnology framework
& Maslow’s (1943) deficiency needs
Esteem
Social
Safety
More
basic
need
Individual variation
Physiology
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Universiteit Eindhoven
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