Our Research Questions
Our team’s research questions are: 1) What needs do older adults with MCI prioritise that AAL-based systems could meet and are there cultural/national differences in these needs? 2) How can AAL-based systems and services be used to enhance the well-being of older adults with MCI and enable them to live more independently? 3) What are the barriers and facilitators to the uptake of AAL by older adults with MCI and how can AAL be effectively exploited?
Secondarily, AAL-WELL will: 1) Develop an international and multidisciplinary network of collaborators to share best practice and expertise, promote the building and transfer of knowledge by working together with various stakeholder groups (comprising end users, their families and, where relevant caregivers, policy makers, and health care administrators); 2) Commercialize AAL products and services resulting from this project; 3) Build research capacity and expertise by developing a critical mass of skills and expertise to achieve excellence in research; and 4) Work beyond disciplinary and national boundaries.
These questions and objectives will be achieved through the completion of four work packages (WP): WP1 – Understanding the needs of older people with MCI of AAL; WP2 – Development of novel AAL technologies; WP3 – User testing; and WP4 – Crosscutting initiatives.
Secondarily, AAL-WELL will: 1) Develop an international and multidisciplinary network of collaborators to share best practice and expertise, promote the building and transfer of knowledge by working together with various stakeholder groups (comprising end users, their families and, where relevant caregivers, policy makers, and health care administrators); 2) Commercialize AAL products and services resulting from this project; 3) Build research capacity and expertise by developing a critical mass of skills and expertise to achieve excellence in research; and 4) Work beyond disciplinary and national boundaries.
These questions and objectives will be achieved through the completion of four work packages (WP): WP1 – Understanding the needs of older people with MCI of AAL; WP2 – Development of novel AAL technologies; WP3 – User testing; and WP4 – Crosscutting initiatives.