Sperimentare le tecnologie digitali per il benessere degli anziani fragili: risultati e prospettive per la formazione

Journal title SALUTE E SOCIETÀ
Author/s Lara Toccafondi, Massimo Campedelli
Publishing Year 2026 Issue 2026/1
Language Italian Pages 15 P. 114-128 File size 311 KB
DOI 10.3280/SES2026-001008
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This paper it’s a case study which aims to provide a review of the results of several experiments conducted in Tuscany, with the aim of: (1) identifying the individual and organizational factors that influence the use and effectiveness of technology training for the elderly and caregivers; (2) analysing the link between training quality and perceived usability; (3) proposing guidelines for training and organizational models in services. The methodology combines secondary analysis of data from pilots, surveys, and focus groups. The results show the impact of age, digital literacy, education, and perceived loneliness on training outcomes, the association between effective training and usability, and the role of ongoing tutoring in promoting adoption and sustainability. Recommendations on co-design, territorial proximity, digital literacy, caregiver mediation, and hybrid organizational models are derived.

Keywords: assistive technologies; active ageing; social and health care services; well-being of frail older adults; cascade training; digital ecosystems.

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Lara Toccafondi, Massimo Campedelli, Sperimentare le tecnologie digitali per il benessere degli anziani fragili: risultati e prospettive per la formazione in "SALUTE E SOCIETÀ" 1/2026, pp 114-128, DOI: 10.3280/SES2026-001008