Jackson, P., Sixsmith, J., Mihailidis, A. and Sixsmith, A. (2015) Perspectives on collaboration in technology innovation for ageing. Invited Presentation presented to: 13th International Conference on Smart Homes and Health Telematics (ICOST 2015), Geneva, Switerland, 10-12 June 2015.
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Abstract:
Seven gerontechnology innovation projects spanning nineteen years were considered in terms of project activities, collaboration and management. The projects we considered were: PLANEC, OTIS, Care in the Community, SAPHE, SOPRANO, Smart Distress Monitor and COACH. Three interviews with project partners identified the nature and goals of the project, the composition of the team members, and the challenges, solutions, successes, and failures. Thematic analysis revealed three common themes spanning the projects which are likely to be issues in other technology innovation and research projects. The themes are navigating boundaries, succeeding at “things you’re not very good at”, and managing disparate teams. In this article we discuss the factors contributing to these thematic concerns, and present solutions that were helpful for the projects in the expectation that the knowledge generated from those working experiences is transferable to other projects that involve the intersection of technology development and social concerns.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Gerontechnology, transdisciplinarity, collaboration, project management
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Creators:
Jackson, P., Sixsmith, J., Mihailidis, A. and Sixsmith, A.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Institute of Health and Wellbeing
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Institute of Health and Wellbeing > Ageing Research Centre
Research Centres > Centre for Health Sciences and Services
Research Centres > Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Institute of Health and Wellbeing > Ageing Research Centre
Research Centres > Centre for Health Sciences and Services
Research Centres > Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences
Date:
11 June 2015
Date Type:
Presentation
Event Title:
13th International Conference on Smart Homes and Health Telematics (ICOST 2015)
Event Dates:
10-12 June 2015
Event Location:
Geneva, Switerland
Event Type:
Conference
Language:
English
Status:
Published / Disseminated
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