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 |
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Change in attitude(s) | Xf | X | X | X | -g |
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Change in policies | - | X | X | X | X |
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Collaborate with other organizations | - | - | X | - | X |
| Bridge the gap |
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Match technology with individuals | - | X | X | - | X |
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Stimulate interdisciplinary education | - | - | - | - | X |
| Facilitate technology for the masses |
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Work on products and research that support large-scale rollouts | - | - | X | X | - |
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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.