Interactive interfaces and wearable technologies for enhancing health management among older adults: a systematic review
Abstract
Background: Population aging has intensified the need for innovative approaches to support health and well-being among older adults. Interactive interfaces and wearable technologies have been proposed as promising tools for enhancing engagement in digital health management, yet evidence regarding their effectiveness and adoption remains inconsistent.
Objective: This study aimed to systematically review and synthesize current evidence on the types of interactive interfaces and wearable technologies used with older adults, their impact on health engagement and management, and the barriers affecting adoption.
Methods: This study conducted a mixed-methods systematic review to synthesize empirical evidence on interactive interfaces and wearable technologies for older adults. Two reviewers (A and B) independently screened and appraised all records, with a third reviewer (C) resolving disagreements. Database searches were conducted between January 2021 and August 2025 across PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and CINAHL. A total of 1,474 records were identified, of which 101 full-text articles were assessed, and 48 studies met inclusion criteria. The review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and employed the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) for quality assessment. Thematic analysis was applied to extract and integrate findings across diverse study designs.
Results: Five categories of technologies were identified:…
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