Systematic review identifies usability issues and implementation barriers in assistive technologies for older adults, suggesting improvements for equitable intervention design.
Key Points
Improved fall prevention and emergency response are notable benefits of assistive technologies.
Despite positive outcomes, many technologies face challenges like usability and data privacy concerns.
Only 17.4% of the studies reviewed achieved high methodological quality, indicating a need for better research.
Actionable insights aim to enhance the design of technologies for better support of diverse older adult needs.