Informed Decision Making for In-Home Use of Motion Sensor-Based Monitoring Technologies

Autor/in	Bruce, Courtenay R.
Titel	Informed Decision Making for In-Home Use of Motion Sensor-Based Monitoring Technologies
Quelle	In: Gerontologist, 52 (2012) 3, S.317-324 (8 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0016-9013
DOI	10.1093/geront/gnr124
Schlagwörter	Older Adults; Technology; Independent Living; Safety; Decision Making; Purchasing + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Älterer Erwachsener; Technologie; Selbstverantwortung; Sicherheit; Decision-making; Entscheidungsfindung; Beschaffungswesen; Kauf
Abstract	Motion sensor-based monitoring technologies are designed to maintain independence and safety of older individuals living alone. These technologies use motion sensors that are placed throughout older individuals' homes in order to derive information about eating, sleeping, and leaving/returning home habits. Deviations from normal behavioral patterns are detected using statistical analysis of activities of daily living. Sensors are linked to mobile devices and secure Web pages in order to transmit information to designated caregivers who live outside the home. It is difficult to make informed decisions about purchasing new technologies. This article describes elements for making informed decisions about purchasing motion sensor-based monitoring technologies and factors that could be used to evaluate these technologies. Case managers, physicians, nurses, and social workers may be asked to help older individuals and their families make informed purchasing decisions. Recommendations and practical tools are provided to best support these professionals in their dialog with older individuals and their families. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10