Real-time Location Systems for Asset Management in Nursing Homes: An Explorative Study of Ethical Aspects
| Autor: | Y. van Zaalen, Anne-mie A. G. Sponselee, Janienke Sturm, C.E. Oude Weernink, J. van Hoof, Jan Kazak, G.M.J. Govers, J. Verboor |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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real-time location systems focus groups nursing home older adults technology home automation dementia asset management ethics privacy nursing homes elderly verpleeghuizen older people 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Home automation ouderen Asset management 030212 general & internal medicine Aged care ethische aspecten Practical implications lcsh:T58.5-58.64 lcsh:Information technology business.industry Location systems Public relations Focus group Real-time locating system Business dementie Nursing homes 030217 neurology & neurosurgery Information Systems technologie |
| Zdroj: | Information, 9(4), artikel nr. 90. Basel (Switzerland): MDPI Information, Vol 9, Iss 4, p 80 (2018) Information; Volume 9; Issue 4; Pages: 80 |
| Popis: | Real-time location systems (RTLS) can be implemented in aged care for monitoring persons with wandering behaviour and asset management. RTLS can help retrieve personal items and assistive technologies that when lost or misplaced may have serious financial, economic and practical implications. Various ethical questions arise during the design and implementation phases of RTLS. This study investigates the perspectives of various stakeholders on ethical questions regarding the use of RTLS for asset management in nursing homes. Three focus group sessions were conducted concerning the needs and wishes of (1) care professionals; (2) residents and their relatives; and (3) researchers and representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The sessions were transcribed and analysed through a process of open, axial and selective coding. Ethical perspectives concerned the design of the system, the possibilities and functionalities of tracking, monitoring in general and the user-friendliness of the system. In addition, ethical concerns were expressed about security and responsibilities. The ethical perspectives differed per focus group. Aspects of privacy, the benefit of reduced search times, trust, responsibility, security and well-being were raised. The main focus of the carers and residents was on a reduced burden and privacy, whereas the SMEs stressed the potential for improving products and services. Original article at MDPI: https://doi.org/10.3390/info9040080 |
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