A Comprehensive Analysis of Obstacles to Wearable Technology Adoption in Healthcare

Healthcare systems have gradually incorporated several technologies in recent years to improve older persons' access to health care and facilitate the provision of effective and efficient treatment for this particular group. These technologies include health information technology created to manage long-term diseases and assistive technologies intended to preserve or enhance the independence, social involvement, and functionality of older persons at home. Wearable technology, mobile health, and telehealth are a few examples of these technologies. The potential of health technology to significantly enhance the independence of older adults is immense. However, while this potential is promising, putting it into practice is still difficult. This study aims to perform an integrative systematic assessment of the research findings about the characteristics that support or impede older adults with chronic illnesses from adopting various forms of technology. The ultimate objective of this assessment is to promote good health and self-reliance by highlighting the elements that encourage technology adoption and the obstacles that stand in their way, specifically focusing on the role of Wearable Technology Devices (WTDs) in healthcare monitoring.