Assistive Technologies and Issues Relating to Privacy, Ethics and Security

Suzanne Martin, Johan Bengtsson, Rose Marie Droes

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Abstract

Emerging technologies provide the opportunity to develop innovative sustainable service models, capable of supporting adults with dementia at home. Devices range from simple stand-alone components that can generate a responsive alarm call to complex interoperable systems that even can be remotely controlled. From these complex systems the paradigm of the ubiquitous or ambient smart home has emerged, integrating technology, environmental design and traditional care provision. The service context is often complex, involving a variety of stakeholders and a range of interested agencies. Against this backdrop, as anecdotal evidence and government policies spawn further innovation it is critical that due consideration is given to the potential ethical ramifications at an individual, organisational and societal level. Well-grounded ethical thinking and proactive ethical responses to this innovation are required. Explicit policy and practice should therefore emerge which engenders confidence in existing supported living option schemes for adults with dementia and informs further innovation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSupporting People with Dementia Using Pervasive Health Technologies
PublisherSpringer
Pages63-76
ISBN (Print)978-1-84882-550-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished (in print/issue) - 6 Apr 2010

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