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  • Gerontology
  • Sociology of Technology
  • Philosophy of Technology

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  • Current research often frames technology in care ethically or epistemologically.
  • This study proposes an aesthetic approach to understand technology's impact on relationships in care settings.
  • Focuses on the relational dynamics altered by technological interventions.

Discussion:

  • Sensor technology in elder care can reveal patient information without their awareness, raising relational concerns.
  • An aesthetic perspective highlights how technology mediates and transforms interactions between caregivers, patients, and technology itself.
  • This reframes the evaluation of technology in care beyond mere functionality or data privacy.

Key Insights:

  • Technology's role in care is best understood through its aesthetic qualities and impact on relationships.
  • Addressing the 'unaware revelation' issue in elder care sensors requires considering the affective dimension of technological engagement.
  • An aesthetic framework offers novel ways to theorize and improve the values inherent in care.

Outlook:

  • Future research should explore the development of 'affective technological relationships' in care.
  • Designing technologies with a focus on aesthetic and affective qualities can enhance patient-provider interactions.
  • This approach paves the way for more human-centered and relationally-aware technological integration in healthcare.