20.500.12556/RUP-22630 Identifying and evaluating factors influencing technology adoption a multi-pilot study within the Pharaon project Introduction The global increase in the older adult population has amplified interest in supporting aging in place. Age-related physical and cognitive limitations pose significant challenges, for example managing daily tasks such as medication or household activities can become increasingly difficult. This also burdens informal caregivers with emotional stress, time demands and care coordination. Assistive technologies can enhance autonomy, social connection and health management, but their long-term adoption and use remain limited. Methods Within the Pharaon project, the study explored factors influencing technology use among older adults after 12 months of use. The research focused on the Italian pilot while integrating insights from other European sites. Qualitative data from semi-structured interviews were analyzed thematically and validated through reflection meetings and iterative online questionnaires. Recurring factors were consolidated, prioritized and mapped to explore interconnections affecting adoption. Results Initial findings revealed 30 factors, including personal characteristics, motivational aspects, technical design, social dynamics, and environmental context. These were rated by participating teams and 25 were retained for deeper analysis. An interconnection analysis explored how these factors influenced one another. Highly interconnected factors, such as social context, personalized training, ease of use, and cognitive changes, were central to understanding and improving technology adoption. In contrast, aspects like education level, internet access, and technical requirements appeared less interconnected, indicating more isolated effects. Discussion This multi-site, empirical investigation emphasizes the complex and interconnected nature of technology adoption among older adults. Our findings underscore the need for user-centered design, tailored training, and sensitivity to social context. Furthermore, the interactive mapping of interrelated factors provides a practical framework for developers and policymakers to target impactful interventions. To our knowledge, this is the first cross-pilot study to empirically define and score factors affecting older adults’ technology use based on multi-pilot data across Europe, offering valuable insights for long-term, meaningful engagement. older adults technology usage factors influencing technology use user experience assistive technology starejši odrasli uporaba tehnologije dejavniki ki vplivajo na uporabo tehnologije uporabniška izkušnja asistenčna tehnologija true false true Angleški jezik Slovenski jezik Članek v reviji 2026-02-05 13:51:04 2026-02-05 13:51:08 2026-02-09 03:04:31 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2026 0 0 str. 1-9 [article no.] 106179 Vol. 206 Feb. 2026 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova NiDoloceno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 2025-11-08 61:004.8-053.9 1872-8243 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2025.106179 267482627 RAZ_Pani_Jasmine_2026.pdf RAZ_Pani_Jasmine_2026.pdf 1 DC16E845289DDA2B4C2073FA41FE4EDF 5f8fbbdfcabfdb7fbd2286d98042defbbe81c8f370295fa665eb622ca666a575 798d7832-0291-11f1-b092-005056ac49c0 https://repozitorij.upr.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=32932 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S138650562500396X?via%3Dihub 1 5f7179f8-0291-11f1-b092-005056ac49c0 https://repozitorij.upr.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=32931 Fakulteta za matematiko, naravoslovje in informacijske tehnologije 0 0 0