Anita Ho
Are we ready for artificial intelligence health monitoring in elder care?
University of British Columbia
abstract background world experiencing dramatic increase aging population challenging sustainability traditional care models relied inperson monitoring debate article discusses whether artificial intelligence health monitoring may suitable enhancement replacement elder care main text internationally life expectancy continues rise many countries facing severe shortage direct care workers health workforce aging replacement remains challenge artificial intelligence health monitoring technologies may play novel significant role filling human resource gaps caring older adults complementing current care provision reducing burden family caregivers improving quality care nonetheless opportunities brought emerging technologies raise ethical questions must addressed ensure automated systems truly enhance care health outcomes older adults debate article explores ethical dimensions using automated health monitoring technologies argues order health monitoring technologies fulfill wishes older adults age place also empower improve quality life need deep knowledge stakeholders may balance considerations relational care safety privacy conclusion design artificial intelligence health monitoring technologies intersecting clinical ethical factors mind resulting systems enhance productive relational care facilitate independent living promote older adults health outcomes minimize waste