scholarly journals Sustainable Adaptation of New Technology — The Case of Humanoids Used for the Care of Older Adults

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Ejdys ◽  
Katarzyna Halicka
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Demographic Challenges ◽  
The Future ◽  
Technological Impact

The processes of an ageing population are becoming a challenge in the context of social, technological, and research policy. Also, according to the perspective 2080, Poland belongs to the group of counties with the prognosticated number of citizens over 65 to account for one-third of the population. Different strategies aimed at dealing with the mentioned demographic challenges include widespread use of humanoids in care for older people. As the research of such nature was the first in Poland, this article aimed to identify the factors and their interlinks that determine the attitude and the future use of humanoids by older people of the Polish society. Based on the specific attributes of humanoid technology, the model hypothesises that an attitude to technology can be directly predicted by four perceived technology attributes, namely an impact on the quality of life, technological impact, ethical and social problems, while user attitude towards humanoid technology is predicted to have an indirect influence on the future intention of use. A survey method was used to collect research data. An electronic questionnaire was used to conduct confidential interviews. Finally, 643 filled questionnaires were received.  Results received via a regression analysis confirmed that the most important factor influencing human attitudes was a positive social impact achieved using humanoids in the care of lonely people and improving the safety of older people. Another important factor was a technological impact from the use of humanoids performing functions desired by respondents. The technology in question could be useful for reminding older people about taking medication, informing family members about the health condition of their older people and calling for help on their behalf.

scholarly journals Sustainable Adaptation of New Technology—The Case of Humanoids Used for the Care of Older Adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3770 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Ejdys ◽  
Katarzyna Halicka
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Ageing Population

Ageing population poses new social, technological, and research challenges. It is anticipated that, by 2080, Poland will be in the group of counties that will have one-third of their population aged over 65. Different strategies aim at dealing with the mentioned demographic challenge, including widespread use of humanoids in the care of older people. As this research was the first of its kind in Poland, this article aims to identify the perceived key benefits that could shape positive attitudes toward humanoids in the care of older people. Based on the specific attributes of a humanoid technology, the model hypothesizes that an attitude toward a technology can be directly shaped by four kinds of perceived benefits, namely an impact on the quality of life, functional aspects, ethical problems, and a social impact. Also, a theoretical model assumes that a user attitude toward a humanoid technology is predicted to have an indirect influence on the future intended use. A survey method was used to collect research data. An electronic questionnaire was used to conduct confidential interviews of Polish citizens. All in all, 643 questionnaires were filled. Results received using structural equation modeling confirmed that the most important factor shaping human attitudes was a perceived social impact received from the use of humanoids in the care of the lonely people and making life more enjoyable for the elderly. Results also confirmed that men had a more positive attitude toward humanoids than women. Among different age groups of respondents, people between 26–40 years of age had the most relatively positive attitude toward humanoids.

scholarly journals Trust in Technology in Case of Humanoids Used for the Care for the Senior Persons

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 875-881
Author(s):  
Joanna Ejdys
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Older People ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Interdisciplinary Field ◽  
General Trust ◽  
Polish Society ◽  
Trust In Technology

Abstract The dynamics of demographic changes manifested in the processes of an ageing population affect Poland.In response to the situation, gerontechnology is emerging as an interdisciplinary field of scientific research in which technology is directed towards the aspirations and opportunities of the older persons. One of the examples of technologies that will be able to support the ageing population in the future are humanoids, that is, robots resembling a human being and equipped with artificial intelligence. The purpose of this article was to examine relationships between trust in the use of humanoids to care for the older people, the usefulness of technology, the ease of use, perceived threats, general trust and trust in science and technology. A survey method was used to collect data for research. The electronic questionnaire survey was disseminated among members of the Polish society. 643 filled questionnaires were received.

Planning dental services for an ageing population

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 100-103
Author(s):  
Eric Rooney
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
The Future ◽  
Dental Professionals

Older people are living longer, keeping their teeth for longer but increasingly facing diseases associated with ageing, including dementia. The ability of older people to maintain good oral health, and the ability of dental professionals to maintain their heavily restored dentitions, presents a challenge in planning services for the future. There needs to be a focus on personal prevention for those who will move into old age over the next 20 years. We must also develop services which address the complexity of delivering professional prevention and treatment to those who need to be supported in their later years.

scholarly journals Telehealth and digital developments in society that persons 75 years and older in European countries have been part of: a scoping review

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Moonika Raja ◽  
Jorunn Bjerkan ◽  
Ingjerd G. Kymre ◽  
Kathleen T. Galvin ◽  
Lisbeth Uhrenfeldt
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older People ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
New Technology ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
New Device ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
New Devices

Abstract Background Demographic changes are leading to an ageing population in Europe. People are becoming more dependent on digital technologies and health ministries invest increasingly in digitalisation. Societal digital demands impact older people and learning to use new telehealth systems and digital devices are seen as a means of securing their needs. Methods The present study undertakes a scoping review in order to map relevant evidence about telehealth and digital developments in society involving citizens aged 75 and over in European countries. It focuses on their experiences and the main barriers to, and facilitators of, societal digital demands. A framework proposed by Arksey and O`Malley was used to guide the scoping review process. The studies included in the review covered telehealth, digital technology and digital devices, and the context covered participants` own home or surroundings. A comprehensive search on PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, Embase and Open Grey was undertaken. Results Out of 727 identified citations, 13 sources which met the inclusion criteria (9 original study articles, 2 theses, 1 letter about a product and 1 project report). Few of the studies identified have investigated European citizens 75 years and older separately. The studies included varied in their design, location and focus. Older people have experienced both telehealth and digital devices making life easier and the opposite. The outstanding facilitator found was that technology should be easy to use, and difficulty in remembering the instructions was seen as an important barrier. Interestingly, both social support and lack of social support were found as facilitators of using new devices. Conclusions Telehealth may give a sense of security but learning to use a new device often takes extra effort. Older people were more open to new devices if the possible advantages of the new technology outweighed the effort that would be involved in adopting a new strategy. As technology develops rapidly, and life expectancy in Europe is anticipated to rise continually, there is a need for new and additional research among older European citizens. Future research should cover the technical solutions most relevant to older people today, social support and participants` access to the devices.

scholarly journals Housing and Ageing: Let’s Get Serious—“How Do You Plan for the Future while Addressing Immediate Chaos?”

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 28-42
Author(s):  
Vikki McCall ◽  
Friederike Ziegler ◽  
Jane Robertson ◽  
Melanie Lovatt ◽  
Judith Phillips ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Older People ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Housing Sector ◽  
Housing Provision ◽  
Transdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Stakeholder Groups ◽  
The Future ◽  
Working Together ◽  
User Perspectives

This article presents findings from the Housing and Ageing programme conducted in 2018 that investigated how the housing sector can effectively plan for an ageing population. The project took a transdisciplinary approach to focus on new, critical insights into the process of decision making concerning housing and ageing across Scotland, England and Wales. A ‘Serious Game’ methodology was developed that explored over 200 policy maker, practitioner and service user perspectives. This was used as a framework to capture priorities, decisions, negotiations and processes that indicate how a ‘sense of place’ and ‘place belonging’ can influence the development of suitable housing for older people. Key housing provision challenges identified were tackling inequality, preserving autonomy, in(ter)dependence, empowerment and accessibility. Such challenges need consideration when strategically planning for the future. The findings recommend placing housing at the heart of service integration to support the co-production of decisions that emphasise the importance of working together across boundaries within social policy, service and stakeholder groups. A place-based approach can support the perception that we are all stakeholders in ageing.

PENGARUH MOTIVASI BELAJAR DAN DISIPLIN SISWA TERHADAP PRESTASI BELAJAR SISWA

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Novi Satria Pradja ◽  
Nina Tresnawati
Keyword(s):  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Low Achievement ◽  
The Future

ABSTRACTThis Study examined of students� achievement of economic at senior higt school in Darma, during instruction with low achievement. So that teacher has to do remedial to help students� achievement of economic.The purpose of this study is to know that : 1) The influence of learning motivation and the students� discipline toward the students� achievement at senior higt school in Darma. 2)� The influence of learning motivation toward the students� achievement at senior higt school in Darma. 3) The influence of learning discipline toward the students� achievement at senior higt school in Darma.This study is descriptive correlation, with survey method gave for 112 respondent.�The result of this research showed that learning motivation and the students� discipline influential positively as much as (71.5%) and significant toward the students� achievement. Learning motivation influential positively as much as (18.3%) and significant toward the students� achievement. Whit, the students� discipline influential positively as much as (71.9%) and significant toward the students� achievement.The result of this study showed that : Students must study hard in order to get a high score. The teacher should explain that each subject is very important for the future, as well as economic subjects is very beneficial for students. Students must learn every day better every exam or no exam. Students must do the work / homework given by the teacher well.Keyword: Learning Motivation, Students� Discipline Students� Achievement.

scholarly journals Functions of Career Resilience Against Changes During Working Life in Japan: Focus on Health Condition Changes and Task or Job Changes

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 215824402110021
Author(s):  
Makiko Kodama
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Career Development ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
The Future ◽  
Simple Slope ◽  
Career Resilience

This study aimed to clarify the role that career resilience plays in preventing inhibition of career development when individuals confront changes during their working life, such as changes in work tasks or health condition. Career resilience consists of five factors: ability to cope with problems, social skills, interest in novelty, optimism about the future, and willingness to help others. In all, 1,000 Japanese company employees completed an online survey. The results showed that optimism about the future and ability to cope with problems exhibited a negative correlation with NPC when confronting changes. The results of simple slope analysis suggested that social skills and ability to cope with problems decreased the negative influence that psychological symptoms caused by changes had on job satisfaction, which was one index of career development. This study underlines the necessity of developing the ability to cope with problems and social skills.

scholarly journals The Australian labour market in 2020

2021 ◽  
pp. 002218562110022
Author(s):  
Elisa Birch ◽  
Alison Preston
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Older People ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Minimum Wage ◽  
Job Loss ◽  
Food Services ◽  
Hours Worked ◽  
The Future

This article provides a review of the Australian labour market in 2020. It outlines the monetary and fiscal responses to COVID-19 (including JobKeeper, JobSeeker and JobMaker policies), describes trends in employment, unemployment and underemployment and summarises the Fair Work Commission’s 2020 minimum wage decision. Data show that in the year to September 2020, total monthly hours worked fell by 5.9% for males and 3.8% for females. Job loss was proportionately larger amongst young people (aged 20–29) and older people. It was also disproportionately higher in female-dominated sectors such as Accommodation and Food Services. Unlike the earlier recession (1991), when more than 90% of jobs lost were previously held by males, a significant share (around 40%) of the job loss in the 2020 recession (year to August 2020) were jobs previously held by females. Notwithstanding a pick-up in employment towards year’s end, the future remains uncertain.

scholarly journals Exploring new uses for existing drugs: innovative mechanisms to fund independent clinical research

Trials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ciska Verbaanderd ◽  
Ilse Rooman ◽  
Isabelle Huys
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Clinical Research ◽  
Financial Support ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Economic Incentives ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Medical Needs ◽  
The Future ◽  
Funding Mechanisms

Abstract Background Finding new therapeutic uses for existing medicines could lead to safe, affordable and timely new treatment options for patients with high medical needs. However, due to a lack of economic incentives, pharmaceutical developers are rarely interested to invest in research with approved medicines, especially when they are out of basic patent or regulatory protection. Consequently, potential new uses for these medicines are mainly studied in independent clinical trials initiated and led by researchers from academia, research institutes, or collaborative groups. Yet, additional financial support is needed to conduct expensive phase III clinical trials to confirm the results from exploratory research. Methods In this study, scientific and grey literature was searched to identify and evaluate new mechanisms for funding clinical trials with repurposed medicines. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 European stakeholders with expertise in clinical research, funding mechanisms and/or drug repurposing between November 2018 and February 2019 to consider the future perspectives of applying new funding mechanisms. Results Traditional grant funding awarded by government and philanthropic organisations or companies is well known and widely implemented in all research fields. In contrast, only little research has focused on the application potential of newer mechanisms to fund independent clinical research, such as social impact bonds, crowdfunding or public-private partnerships. Interviewees stated that there is a substantial need for additional financial support in health research, especially in areas where there is limited commercial interest. However, the implementation of new funding mechanisms is facing several practical and financial challenges, such as a lack of expertise and guidelines, high transaction costs and difficulties to measure health outcomes. Furthermore, interviewees highlighted the need for increased collaboration and centralisation at a European and international level to make clinical research more efficient and reduce the need for additional funding. Conclusions New funding mechanisms to support clinical research may become more important in the future but the unresolved issues identified in the current study warrant further exploration.

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