Bridging Regulatory Gaps in Direct-to-Consumer Health Monitoring Technologies for Older Adults
2024
Bridging Regulatory Gaps in Direct-to-Consumer Health Monitoring Technologies for Older Adults
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Author Information
Author(s): Ho Anita
Primary Institution: University of British Columbia, Canada
Conclusion
The presentation highlights the ethical concerns and regulatory gaps in direct-to-consumer health monitoring technologies for older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Many older adults are encouraged to monitor their health using AI technologies.
- Some AI health platforms are not regulated, raising ethical concerns.
- Older adults may have limited digital and medical literacy.
Takeaway
This study talks about how some health monitoring tools for older people aren't checked for safety, which can be risky for them.
Potential Biases
Older adults may face risks due to limited understanding of technology and health data.
Participant Demographics
Older adults with multiple co-morbidities.
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