Lauren H. Allison
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Dr. Lauren H. Allison is a leading researcher in human-computer interaction and gerontechnology, focusing on how older adults adopt and trust intelligent assistive technologies to support aging in place. Her seminal work, "The Importance of Trust in the Adoption and Use of Intelligent Assistive Technology by Older Adults to Support Aging in Place: Scoping Review Protocol" (2017), has garnered 62 citations and established a foundational framework for understanding the critical role of trust in the acceptance of service robots, home automation, and AI-driven digital assistants. Dr. Allison’s research bridges the gap between technological innovation and real-world application, emphasizing that successful aging-in-place solutions depend not only on functionality but also on user confidence and comfort. Her contributions have shaped how developers and policymakers design technologies that are both effective and empathetic, ensuring that older adults can maintain independence without feeling overwhelmed or alienated. Through her rigorous scoping reviews and user-centered studies, Dr. Allison has become a pivotal voice in the movement toward inclusive, trustworthy assistive technologies, making her work essential reading for students and researchers in health informatics, human factors engineering, and gerontology.
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