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Exploring Responsible Neuroimaging Innovation: Visions From a Societal Actor Perspective
Marlous E Arentshorst1, Tjard de Cock Buning1, Jacqueline E W Broerse1
1VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society
|October 30, 2018
Summary
Societal actors hold diverse views on medical neuroimaging progress. Identifying these differing perspectives early is crucial for managing innovations and ensuring responsible development of neuroimaging applications in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Medical Technology
- Sociology of Science
Background:
- Development of medical neuroimaging applications faces scientific and technological challenges.
- Diverse societal actors possess varying perspectives on what constitutes progress in neuroimaging.
- Early identification of these viewpoints is essential for navigating innovation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify societal actors and their diverse viewpoints on neuroimaging technologies during early development phases.
- To understand how contextual factors and ideal health system features influence the desirability of neuroimaging applications.
Main Methods:
- Conducted 16 semistructured interviews with key societal actors in the Netherlands.
- Interviewees included governmental policymakers, health professionals, and patient representatives.
- Analyzed perspectives on the perceived role and impact of neuroimaging innovations.
Main Results:
- Neuroimaging developments are viewed as either incremental optimizations or radical structural changes to the healthcare system.
- Significant incongruence exists between visions for desirable medical neuroimaging use and its integration into practice.
- Conflicting visions regarding the embedding of neuroimaging applications were identified.
Conclusions:
- It is possible to prospectively identify incongruent visions among societal actors regarding medical neuroimaging.
- Analyzing these potential conflicts can guide joint reflection and mutual learning.
- This approach facilitates the management of neuroimaging innovations towards more responsible applications.
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