Title

System of Nudge Theory-Based ICT Applications for Older Citizens: The SENIOR Project

Authors

Giada Pietrabissa1,2 , Italo Zoppis3 , Giancarlo Mauri3 , Roberta Ghiretti4 , Emanuele Maria Giusti1,2, Roberto Cattivelli1,2, Chiara Spatola1,2, Gian Mauro Manzoni1,5, and Gianluca Castelnuovo1,2

Author Affiliations

1.     Psychology Research Laboratory, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Milan, Italy

2.     Department of Psychology, Catholic University of Milan, Milan, Italy

3.     Department of Informatics, Systems and Communication, Università Degli Studi Di Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy

4.     Auser Regione Lombardia, Milan, Italy

5.     Faculty of Psychologye Campus University, Novedrate, Italy

Publication Information

Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2019.

Date of Publication

11 July 2019

Series/Report no.

 Pervasive Computing Paradigms for Mental Health, pp. 29-42

Key words

Elderly Mild cognitive impairment; Nudge theory; Big data; Machine learning

Abstract

Objective: Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is rapidly becoming one of the most common clinical manifestation affecting the elderly. The main aim of the SENIOR Project [SystEm of Nudge theory-based Information and Communications Technology (ICT) applications for OldeR citizens] is the development and validation of a new Nudge theory-based ICT coach system for monitoring and empowering persons with MCI.

Methods: a multi-center randomized controlled clinical trial (RCT) involving 200 senior citizens with MCI will be implemented. Online assessment of demographic, psychological, neuropsychological, and behavioral outcomes will be carried out through the user’s device/smartwatch. A machine learning algorithm-based customized profile will elaborate specific nudge-based notifications and suggestions will be provided to the user via SENIOR app.

Expected results and conclusions: real-time monitoring and tutoring will decelerate the worsening of clinical condition and will improve the general perceived wellbeing of persons with MCI – also empowering care providers through dissemination of knowledge on the condition functioning and therapy. Moreover, the provision of tailored care actions will contribute to a more sustainable national and local healthcare systems.

주요 내용

경도 인지 장애(Mild Cognitive Impairment, MCI)는 노인들에게 가장 흔하게 영향을 미치는 임상 징후 중 하나이다. SENIOR 프로젝트[SystEm of Nudge theory-based Information and Communications Technology (ICT) applications for OldeR citizens]의 주요 목표는 MCI를 지닌 노인들을 모니터링하고, Nudge 이론 기반 ICT 코치 시스템을 개발하고 검증하는 것이다. 본 연구에서 예상되는 결과는 다음과 같다. 실시간 모니터링과 지도는 임상 컨디션 악화를 늦추고 MCI를 가진 노인들이 인식하는 복지를 개선할 것이며, 또한 임상 컨디션 및 치료에 대한 지식을 전파할 것이다. 이는 궁극적으로 의료 제공자들과 지속 가능한 헬스 케어 시스템에 도움이 될 것이다.

ISSN

1867-822X
1867-8211

DOI

10.1007/978-3-030-25872-6

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