GT Lab
Gerontechnology is an interdisciplinary field of research that focuses on how technology can support the needs and desires of older adults. At Monash Business, the Gerontechnology Lab aims to translate research into practical solutions and bolster public policies surrounding the health and well-being of older adults.
Our specialist services include:
- Research and Development: We conduct translational research that infuses the human element in order to support people living and ageing well in the last third of their adult lives.
- Education and Training: Our team provides education, training, assessment and consultation services in gerontechnology, home safety and the independent living environment.
- Research Network: We are an expanding networkiwell-beingng platform for multidisciplinary research collaborations in Monash and beyond.
- Engagement and Impact: We develop innovative solutions and forward-looking policies to advance community impact, social engagement and the wellbeing of ageing communities.
- Open Platform: We are an open platform for the general public to trial, learn and explore the various technologies available.
With state-of-the-art facilities, the Lab also serves as a centre for education, training, assessments and consultation on gerontechnology, home safety and the independent living environment.
Our vision is to be a leading multidisciplinary research platform for gerontechnology with strong local relevance to the Asian and Australasian contexts. We aspire to build a strong network in Asia, raising much-needed awareness and improving public policies for the well-being of older adults.
The Gerontechnology Laboratory is also a recognised member of the Alliance for Digital Health at Monash (ADAM), a collaborative initiative focused on advancing digital health research and innovations.
The Lab’s facilities are thoughtfully equipped for research, experiments and training. There are four stations available:
1. Tang, K.F., Teh, P.L., Lee, S.W.H. (2023), “Cognitive Frailty and Functional Disability Community-dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review”, Innovation in Aging, Vol. 7 Issue 1, igad005. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igad005.
2. Chan, D.Y.L., Lee, S.W.H., Teh, P. L. (2023), “Factors influencing technology use among low-income older adults: a systematic review”, Heliyon, Vol. 9 No. 9, e20111. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20111
3. Chua, C.S.W, Lim, W.M & Teh, P.L. (2023), “An Aging and Values-Driven Theory of Mobility”, Activities, Adaptation & Aging, Vol. 47 No. 3, pp. 397-413. DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2023.2221918.
4. Ewe, S.Y., Teh, P.L., Chong, C.L., Hill, K.D. (2023), “Older Women’s Motivation to use Technology: A Psychological Capability Perspective”, Activities, Adaptation & Aging. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2023.2211428
5. Aravindhan, K., Mat, S., Hamid, T.A., Shahar, S., Majeed, A.B.A., Teh, P.L., Ramasamy, K., Singh, D.K.A., Tan, M. P. (2022), “Development of Virtual Surveys for the COVID-19 Wave of the AGELESS Longitudinal Study in Malaysia”, Gerontology, Vol. 68, pp. 551-555. DOI: 10.1159/000517946.
6. Yau PN, Foo CJ, Cheah NL, Tang KF, Lee SW. (2022), "The prevalence of functional disability and its impact on older adults in the ASEAN region: a systematic review and meta-analysis", Epidemiol Health, Vol. 44, e2022058. DOI: 10.4178/epih.e2022058.
7. Tang, K.F., Teh, P.L., Lim, W.M. and Lee, S.W.H. (2022), “Perspectives on Mobility among Older Adults Living with Different Frailty and Cognitive Statuses,” Journal of Transport and Health. Vol. 24, 101305. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2021.101305.
8. Lee, L. Y., Lim, W. M., Teh, P.L., Malik, O. A., & Nurzaman, S. (2020), “Understanding the Interaction between Older Adults and Soft Service Robots: Insights from Robotics and the Technology Acceptance Model,” AIS Transactions on Human-Computer Interaction, Vol. 12 No. 3, pp. 125-145.
9. Ma, Q., Chan, A.H. S. and Teh, P.L. (2021), “Insights into older adults’ technology acceptance through meta-analysis,” International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, Vol. 37 No. 11, pp. 1049-1062. Doi: 10.1080/10447318.2020.1865005.
10. Teh, P.L., Lim, W.M., Ahmed, P.K., Chan, A.H.S., Loo, J.M.Y., Cheong, S.N. and Yap, W.J. (2017), “Does power posing affect gerontechnology adoption among older adults?”, Behaviour & Information Technology, Vol. 36 No. 1, pp. 33-42. doi: 10.1080/0144929X.2016.1175508.
(coming soon)
The Gerontechnology Symposium (organised by the Gerontechnology Lab of Monash Business)
(organised by the Gerontechnology Lab of Monash Business)
- The Fifth Gerontechnology Symposium 2021, Webinar
- The Fourth Gerontechnology Symposium 2020, Webinar
- The Third Gerontechnology Symposium 2019 (in conjunction with the 1st World Congress on Falls and Postural Stability 2019), Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
- The Second Gerontechnology Symposium 2018, Petrosains, Kuala Lumpur
- The First Gerontechnology Symposium 2017, Monash University Malaysia
Other Events
- (2022) IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM) 2022, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia
- (2021) Tap Tech Program (in partnership with Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation Malaysia and Teman Malaysia)
- Training modules
- Webinar
- (2020) Tap Tech Program (in partnership with Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation Malaysia and Teman Malaysia)
- Training modules
- Webinar
- (2018) Monash Petrosains Gerontechnology Challenge - Grand Finals, Monash University Malaysia
- (2018) Monash-Petrosains Gerontechnology Challenge 2018 - Design Thinking Workshops (in conjunction with Gerontechnology Symposium 2018), Petrosains, Kuala Lumpur
- (2016) Launch of New Gerontechnology Laboratory 2016, Monash University Malaysia