Diana Aguiar de Sousa
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Diana Aguiar de Sousa is a leading researcher in gerontechnology and community-based health services, with a focus on enabling older adults to age in place through welfare technology interventions. Her systematic review of randomized controlled trials on welfare technology for older people living at home, published in 2023, has garnered 13 citations and critically evaluates how digital tools—ranging from remote monitoring to assistive devices—support independent living and delay institutionalization. This work synthesizes evidence on the effectiveness of such technologies in maintaining mental and physical health, highlighting both successes and gaps in implementation. Aguiar de Sousa’s contributions are pivotal in shaping evidence-based policies for aging populations, bridging the gap between technological innovation and real-world care delivery. Her research emphasizes person-centered outcomes, advocating for solutions that respect older adults’ autonomy while addressing practical challenges like usability and caregiver burden. Through her rigorous methodology and clear translational focus, she has become a key voice in the discourse on sustainable, technology-driven aging-in-place strategies, influencing both academic discourse and practical applications in health services.
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