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Abstract
In-home ‘smart’ consumer devices such as voice assistants, doorbells, thermostats, and lightbulbs have been advocated by organisations in the UK such as the RNIB, Alzheimer Scotland, and the NHS. Yet the use of these devices, which are not purposely designed as care devices and therefore are not subject to evaluation and regulation, has been neglected in the academic literature. This paper reports on a study which examined 135 Amazon reviews of 5 ‘top-selling’ smart devices, concluding that such devices are being used to supplement informal caring, albeit in different ways. The implications of this phenomena are necessary to consider, specifically the consequences for ‘caring webs’ and expectations about the future role of digital devices within the landscape of informal caring.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 102961 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Health & Place |
Volume | 80 |
Early online date | 18 Feb 2023 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2023 |
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Homes That Care: Smart Homes: Homes That Care: Exploring Health Smart Homes In Scotland
Reid, L. (PI)
The Royal Society of Edinburgh
19/08/19 → 1/06/21
Project: Standard
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Homes That Care: Homes That Care: How are Health Smart Homes Envisioned in Scotland?
Reid, L. (PI)
1/06/19 → 31/08/21
Project: Standard