Mapping emerging technologies in aged care: results from an in-depth online research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emerging Technologies (ETs) have recently acquired great relevance in elderly care. The exceptional experience with SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has emphasized the usefulness of ETs in the assistance and remote monitoring of older adults. Technological devices have also contributed to the preservation of social interactions, thus reducing isolation and loneliness. The general purpose of this work is to provide a comprehensive and updated overview of the technologies currently employed in elderly care. This objective was achieved firstly, by mapping and classifying the ETs currently available on the market and, secondly, by assessing the impact of such ETs on elderly care, exploring the ethical values promoted, as well as potential ethical threats.

Methods

An in-depth searc

SUBMITTER: Fasoli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10204691 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature