Publication: El tecno-cuidado en hogares con mayores dependientes con enfermedad de Parkinson
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2014
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Javier de Rivera y Rafael F. D. Heiber
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El actual desarrollo tecnológico y las políticas de apoyo al envejecimiento activo han propiciado que las instituciones europeas fomenten el tecno-cuidado para los mayores dependientes, porque se cree que ahorrarán dinero a los sistemas de salud y fomentarán la independencia. Este trabajo constituye un análisis crítico de estos supuestos y una reflexión sobre el previsible impacto real de este fenómeno. El análisis no encuentra probable una penetración elevada de esta tecnología, mientras detecta riesgo de desigualdades en su utilización. Los tecno-cuidados imaginables hoy no permiten la total autonomía de los dependientes, ni de sus cuidadores, tan solo son una ayuda, en consecuencia, son más que cuestionables los supuestos ahorros que evitarían a los sistemas de salud. La base empírica de este análisis es una investigación sociológica sobre el colectivo de enfermos de Parkinson en España.
Current technological developments and policy support for active aging have led the European institutions to promote technological care for elderly dependents, since it is believed that they save money to the health systems and promotes the independence of the older people. This paper presents a critical analysis of these assumptions and reflects on the expected real impact of this phenomenon. The analysis considers that a high penetration of this technology is very unlikely, while it detects potential inequalities in its use. Technocare such as it is known today does not allow the full autonomy of the dependents, or their caregivers, they are only an aid. Therefore, the hypothetical savings for the health systems are questionable. The empirical basis of this analysis comes from a sociological research on Parkinson’s patients in Spain.
Current technological developments and policy support for active aging have led the European institutions to promote technological care for elderly dependents, since it is believed that they save money to the health systems and promotes the independence of the older people. This paper presents a critical analysis of these assumptions and reflects on the expected real impact of this phenomenon. The analysis considers that a high penetration of this technology is very unlikely, while it detects potential inequalities in its use. Technocare such as it is known today does not allow the full autonomy of the dependents, or their caregivers, they are only an aid. Therefore, the hypothetical savings for the health systems are questionable. The empirical basis of this analysis comes from a sociological research on Parkinson’s patients in Spain.