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Belinda Bennett1, Fiona McDonald1, Elizabeth Beattie2
1Australian Centre for Health Law Research, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, Queensland, 4000, Australia.
Assistive technologies can improve dementia care and support human rights, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 3. However, careful consideration is needed to ensure technologies do not infringe on privacy or freedom of movement for individuals with dementia.
Area of Science:
- Global health
- Human rights law
- Assistive technology
Background:
- Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) targets healthy lives and well-being for all.
- Dementia care quality is crucial due to rising global prevalence.
- Access to assistive technologies for dementia care remains critically low worldwide.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in relation to assistive technologies for dementia care.
- To analyze the implications of assistive technologies for the human rights of people with dementia.
- To ensure assistive technologies support human rights and SDG 3.
Main Methods:
- Review of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
- Analysis of existing assistive technologies in dementia care.
- Consideration of potential impacts on human rights, including privacy and freedom of movement.
Main Results:
- Assistive technologies offer potential benefits for social engagement, decision-making, and advance planning in dementia care.
- Concerns exist regarding potential restrictions on freedom of movement and privacy intrusions by some assistive technologies.
- Current analysis of assistive technologies' impact on human rights in dementia care is limited.
Conclusions:
- Assistive technologies can support human rights and SDG 3 in dementia care.
- A thorough analysis of human rights implications is essential for ethical technology implementation.
- Ensuring technologies align with human rights frameworks is critical for effective dementia care solutions.
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