Cross-cultural perspectives on intelligent assistive technology in dementia care: comparing Israeli and German experts' attitudes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the great benefits of intelligent assistive technology (IAT) for dementia care - for example, the enhanced safety and increased independence of people with dementia and their caregivers - its practical adoption is still limited. The social and ethical issues pertaining to IAT in dementia care, shaped by factors such as culture, may explain these limitations. However, most studies have focused on understanding these issues within one cultural setting only. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore and compare the attitudes of Israeli and German dementia experts toward IAT in dementia care, to contribute to a more cultural-comparative perspective.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 35 experts (15 Israelis and 20 Germans) in key role

SUBMITTER: AboJabel H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10848426 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature