Identifying and evaluating factors influencing technology adoption: A multi-pilot study within the Pharaon project
This multi-site, empirical investigation emphasizes the complex and interconnected nature of technology adoption among older adults. Our findings underscore the need for user-centered design, tailored training, and sensitivity to social context. Furthermore, the interactive mapping of interrelated factors provides a practical framework for developers and policymakers to target impactful interventions. To our knowledge, this is the first cross-pilot study to empirically define and score factors affecting older adults' technology use based on multi-pilot data across Europe, offering valuable insights for long-term, meaningful engagement.
Authors
- Adriano A. Fernandes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5016-0745)
- Ângela Rodrigues (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6239-0022)
- M. V. Bueno-Delgado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0613-5411)
- Sergio Russo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8773-8651)
- Erika Rovini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7906-9013)
- Letizia Lorusso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2058-9284)
- Filippo Cavallo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7432-5033)
- Amelia Oliveira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5302-7966)
- Laura Fiorini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5784-3752)
- Francesco Giuliani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5707-2158)
- Jasmine Pani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3188-3585)
- Mateja Erce Paoli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8672-9473)
- Elisabete Pitarma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7042-7366)
Institutions
- Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza (IT)
- Hospitais da Universidade de Coimbra (PT)
- Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (ES)
- Portuguese Environment Agency (PT)
- InnoRenew CoE (SI)
- University of Florence (IT)
- University of Bari Aldo Moro (IT)
- Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Medical Informatics
- Published
- 2025-11-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2025.106179
- Primary Topic
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00