Factors Affecting the Use of Smart Wearables in Veterans

Aims: Smart wearable provides a significant advantage to medicine and health, leading to a better quality of life for people who suffer from various chronic diseases and physical, motor, and mental limitations. But the use of smart wearables is accompanied by challenges. The present study aimed to investigate the factors affecting the use of smart wearables for veterans. Participants Methods: This study was qualitative research and implemented by a content analysis method. The research sample was ten veterans, trustees, and manufacturers related to smart wearables, and data collection was done by the semi-structured interview method. Data analysis was done using the content analysis method and MAXQDA 2022 software. Findings: Three categories (stewardship, producers, and consumers) and 18 sub-categories (policymaking, economics, needs assessment, industry support and encouragement, internal and external communication, notification system, investment, product feature, product approval, processor, responsiveness, improving the quality of life, attitude of veterans, ability, security, education, convenience and durability, and veterans’ organizations) were extracted. Conclusion: Stewardship, developers, designers, and manufacturers in the field of wearable technology should have a deeper understanding of consumer behavior and thus facilitate the use and social acceptance of smart wearables for veterans.