Table 7 Scenarios of technology acquirement with favorable consequences
# | Origins of acquirement | Acquirement | Consequences of acquirement | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Status quo prior to acquirement | Decisive developments | Motivations to acquire | Resources to acquire | Type of acquirement | Short-term use and experiences | Implications for the status quo |
1 | A nutrition challenge is met by a routinely used technological mean (a coffee machine), and alternative means are not considered or used | The older adult moves house, and the technological mean does not fit in the interior of the new home | Personally needing a solution | Internal | Substitution of a coffee machine | Satisfaction and routine use | The status quo prior to acquirement is restored |
2 | A mobility challenge is met by a routinely used technological mean (a bike). People in the social network use a more advanced variant of the technological mean (e-bikes) | The technological mean breaks down, and its warranty is expired. People in the social network ask or advise the older adult to use a more advanced variant. A store makes an attractive offer | Personally needing a solution, personally wanting to acquire, envisioning oneself as a user | Internal | Upgrade of a bicycle to an electric bicycle | Satisfaction and routine use | The older adult has a more advanced technological mean at his or her disposal, and is using in to meet a challenge |
3 | One or more assistive devices are routinely used and are meeting a variety of health challenges | Health deteriorates rapidly. The older adult anticipates more health problems in the future | Personally needing a solution, Personally wanting to acquire | Internal | Addition of a familiar type of device; a mobility scooter | Satisfaction and routine use | The older adult has an additional technological mean to meet challenges |
4 | A health challenge (being overweight) is not met by a technological or non-technological mean | During a checkup, a health professional advises the older adult to start using a technological mean | Personally needing a solution | Mixed | Addition of a novel type of device; fitness equipment | Satisfaction and routine use | A previously unmet challenge is now met by a technological mean. Older adult has a positive experience with a new type of device |