Conflicting Aims and Values in the Application of Smart Sensors in Geriatric Rehabilitation: An Ethical Analysis

Christopher Predel Ulm University Cristian Timmermann University of Augsburg Frank Ursin Medical University Hannover Marcin Orzechowski Ulm University Timo Ropinski Ulm University Florian Steger Ulm University

JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 2022

Abstract

Smart sensors are developed as new diagnostic tools for rehabilitation to cover the increasing number of geriatric patients. They promise to enable an objective assessment of complex movement patterns. This work aims to (i) identify and analyze the conflicting ethical values associated with smart sensors in geriatric rehabilitation, and (ii) provide ethical guidance on the best use of smart sensors to all stakeholders, including technology developers, health professionals, patients and health authorities.

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@article{predel2020conflicting,
	title={Conflicting Aims and Values in the Application of Smart Sensors in Geriatric Rehabilitation: An Ethical Analysis},
	author={Predel, Christopher and Timmermann, Cristian and Ursin, Frank and Orzechowski, Marcin and Ropinski, Timo and Steger, Florian},
	year={2022},
	journal={JMIR mHealth and uHealth},
	note={accepted}
}