Objective:

To examine the acceptance of the BeSt Age App, a mobile application for fall prevention in nursing homes, and analyze how perceived usefulness and usability influence users' intention to continue using the app.

Approach:

Key Findings:

• Residents showed moderate cognitive impairment and low digital competence.
• Employees rated usability positively (87.1 ± 15 points) and reported high continuance intention (4.03 ± 1.22 on a scale of 1-5).
• Employee adherence was 85.6%, while resident adherence was 75.1%.
• Perceived usefulness (β = 0.39, p = 0.020) and usability (β = 0.46, p = 0.047) significantly predicted continuance intention.

Interpretation:

Nursing home employees evaluated the BeSt Age App positively, particularly regarding usability, which, along with perceived usefulness, predicted their intention to continue using the app.

Limitations:

• The study primarily focused on employee perspectives, which may overlook resident experiences.
• The digital divide between employees and residents may impact the implementation of technology.

Conclusion:

The study suggests examining longer-term adoption patterns and the relationship between sustained app usage and clinical outcomes in nursing home settings.

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