UID:
almafu_9960118809702883
Umfang:
1 online resource (ix, 290 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
Ausgabe:
1st ed.
ISBN:
1-282-31876-4
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9786612318764
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1-84742-573-9
Inhalt:
Social policy agendas have generally failed to take account of the actual or potential role played by social alarms and telecare. This book draws on research and practice throughout the developed world. It documents the emergence of these important technologies and considers their potential in healthcare, social welfare and housing.
Anmerkung:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 12 Jan 2022).
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SOCIAL ALARMS TO TELECARE; Contents; List of tables and plates; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction: what are social alarms?; 2. Social theory and social alarms; 3. A critical review of the literature; 4. The origins of social alarms; 5. Social alarms in England and Wales; 6. Social alarms in Scotland; 7. Social alarms in Ireland; 8. Social alarms (PRS) in North America; 9. Social alarms in the rest of the world; 10. Social alarms: international comparisons; 11. Social alarms and smart homes; 12. Social alarms, telemedicine and telecare; 13. Falls, lifestyle monitoring anddementia care
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14. ConclusionsAPPENDIX: A note on methodology; References; Index
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English
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 1-86134-506-2
Sprache:
Englisch
DOI:
10.56687/9781847425737
