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Real-time Location Systems for Asset Management in Nursing Homes

An Explorative Study of Ethical Aspects

Real-time Location Systems for Asset Management in Nursing Homes

An Explorative Study of Ethical Aspects

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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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OrganisatieDe Haagse Hogeschool
AfdelingFaculteit Sociaal Werk & Educatie
LectoraatLectoraat Urban Ageing
Gepubliceerd inInformation MDPI, Basel (Switzerland), Vol. 9, Uitgave: 4, Pagina: artikel nr. 90
Datum2018-04-07
TypeArtikel
DOI10.3390/info9040080
TaalEngels

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