Sensors in the care of persons with visual- or visual-and-intellectual disabilities: Use, needs, practical issues, and ethical concerns

IF 0.7 Q4 REHABILITATION

Technology and Disability Pub Date : 2020-03-19 DOI:10.3233/tad-180212

Gerdien Woensdregt, Graziana D'Addabbo, H. Scholten, Claudia van Alfen, P. Sterkenburg

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Sensor technology may improve the quality of life of persons with visual and/or intellectual disabilities. However, there is no general consensus on its utility and implementation. OBJECTIVE: In this exploratory study the aim was to provide an overview of sensors for persons with disabilities to address priorities and ethical concerns for future research. METHODS: Using a qualitative (Delphi) method, 17 interviews were carried out with 20 representatives in the field of visual- or visual-and-intellectual disabilities (in general: six experts in sensor technology, domotics, and eHealth, specific for persons with a visual or visual-and-intellectual disability: three client representatives; three caregivers; four care team managers; two developmental psychologists; one physician; and one paramedic; age ranges 25-61 years). Atlas.ti software was used to code data and major themes were identified using qualitative analyses. RESULTS: The most used sensors were for surveillance and health and the most desired were for behavior. Different sensors were considered most important for future implementation by the groups of participants, such as sensors for lighting, posture, and entertainment by client experts. Furthermore, the majority of participants agreed that sensors should be easy to use and understand and ethical issues (e.g. privacy, informed consent) should be considered. CONCLUSION: The current applications of sensor technology in clinical practice and future research needs were determined by interviewing experts, caregivers, and client experts.

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视觉或视觉和智力残疾者护理中的传感器:使用、需求、实际问题和伦理问题

背景：传感器技术可以改善视力和/或智力残疾者的生活质量。然而，对其效用和执行情况没有达成普遍共识。目的：在这项探索性研究中，目的是提供残疾人传感器的概述，以解决未来研究的优先事项和伦理问题。方法：采用定性（Delphi）方法，对视觉或视觉和智力残疾领域的20名代表进行了17次访谈（总的来说：传感器技术、domotics和eHealth方面的六名专家，专门针对视觉或视觉和智力残疾人士：三名客户代表；三名护理人员；四名护理团队经理；两名发展心理学家；一名医生；一名护理人员，年龄在25-61岁之间）。使用Atlas.ti软件对数据进行编码，并通过定性分析确定主要主题。结果：最常用的传感器是用于监测和健康，最需要的是用于行为。参与者小组认为不同的传感器对未来的实施最为重要，例如客户专家用于照明、姿势和娱乐的传感器。此外，大多数与会者一致认为，传感器应易于使用和理解，并应考虑道德问题（如隐私、知情同意）。结论：通过采访专家、护理人员和客户专家，确定了传感器技术在临床实践中的当前应用和未来的研究需求。

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Technology and Disability Medicine-Rehabilitation

CiteScore

1.40

自引率

20.00%

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期刊介绍： Technology and Disability communicates knowledge about the field of assistive technology devices and services, within the context of the lives of end users - persons with disabilities and their family members. While the topics are technical in nature, the articles are written for broad comprehension despite the reader"s education or training. Technology and Disability"s contents cover research and development efforts, education and training programs, service and policy activities and consumer experiences. - The term Technology refers to assistive devices and services. - The term Disability refers to both permanent and temporary functional limitations experienced by people of any age within any circumstance.