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. 2016 May 3;18(5):e98. doi: 10.2196/jmir.5253

Table 4.

Stakeholders’ views on what is needed to successfully implement technology for aging in place: major themes and subthemes.

Major themes Subthemes Oa Cb Mc Td Pe
Take the leap






Change in attitude(s) Xf X X X -g

Change in policies - X X X X

Collaborate with other organizations - - X - X
Bridge the gap






Match technology with individuals - X X - X

Stimulate interdisciplinary education - - - - X
Facilitate technology for the masses






Work on products and research that support large-scale rollouts - - X X -

Train target groups on how to use technology X X - - -
Take time to reflect Evaluate use and outcomes - X - - X

aO: older adults.

bC: care professionals.

cM: managers.

dT: technologists.

eP: policy advisors and policy makers.

fX: mentioned by stakeholder group.

g-: not mentioned by stakeholder group.