[Intelligent videosurveillance and falls detection: Perceptions of professionals and managers].

Description: Gerontechnologies can be used to detect accidental falls. However, existing systems do not entirely meet users' expectations. Our team developed an intelligent video-monitoring systems to fill these gaps. Authors advocate consulting potential users at the early stages of the design of gerontechnologies and integrating their suggestions.

Purpose: This study aims to explore health care workers' opinion regarding the intelligent video monitoring to detect falls by older adults living at home.

Method: This qualitative study explored the opinions of 31 participants using focus groups. Transcripts were analyzed using predetermined codes based on the competence model.

Findings: Participants reported several advantages for using the intelligent video monitoring and provided suggestions for improving its use.

Implications: The participants' suggestions and comments will help to improve the system and match it to users' needs.