Publication: ¿Cómo perciben sus cuidadores profesionales el impacto de las tecnologías asistenciales como pulseras geolocalizables, cámaras sensores y sistema de teleasistencia en la autonomía durante los cuidados domiciliarios?
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2026
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Falcón Santos, María
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En esta investigación se analiza cómo perciben las profesionales del Servicio de Ayuda a Domicilio (SAD) el impacto de las tecnologías asistenciales en la autonomía de las personas mayores durante los cuidados domiciliarios. En un contexto marcado por el envejecimiento poblacional y el aumento de la dependencia, dispositivos como la teleasistencia, cámaras, sensores o pulseras geolocalizables se presentan como herramientas impresionables para favorecer la permanencia en el hogar y reforzar la seguridad. El estudio se lleva a cabo mediante una metodología cualitativa basada en dos entrevistas semiestructurales a trabajadoras del SAD. Los resultados muestran que estas
tecnologías son valoradas positivamente por su capacidad de respuesta ante situaciones de urgencias, además, mejora la coordinación con familiares y servicios sanitarios, y apoyo en la autonomía de las personas mayores. No obstante, poseen estigmas negativos en cuanto a las tensiones vinculadas a la intimidad, vigilancia o la brecha digital, y la
escasa participación tanto de las personas mayores como de las profesionales en la toma de decisiones sobre su implantación. Del mismo modo, se evidencia que la tecnología no
sustituye el cuidado humano, sino que se entiende como complemento.
This study examines how professionals working for the (SAD), an acronym for “Servicio de Ayuda a Domicilio”, meaning “Domiciliary Care Service” in English, perceive the impact of assistive technology on the independence of the older people during home care. In a context marked by an ageing population and increasing dependency, devices such as telecare, cameras, sensors and geolocation wristbands are presented as effective tools for enabling older people to remain in their own homes and enchancing theis safety. The study was conducted using a qualitative methodology based on two semi-structured interviews with SAD workers. The results show that these technologies are viewed positively for their ability to respond to emergencies, furthermore, they improve coordination with family members and health services and support the independence of older people. However, they are associated with negative stigmas regarding concerns about privacy, surveillance or the digital divide, and the limited involvement of both older people and professionals in decision-making regarding their implementation. Similarly, it is evident that technology does not replace human care but is understood as a complement to it.
This study examines how professionals working for the (SAD), an acronym for “Servicio de Ayuda a Domicilio”, meaning “Domiciliary Care Service” in English, perceive the impact of assistive technology on the independence of the older people during home care. In a context marked by an ageing population and increasing dependency, devices such as telecare, cameras, sensors and geolocation wristbands are presented as effective tools for enabling older people to remain in their own homes and enchancing theis safety. The study was conducted using a qualitative methodology based on two semi-structured interviews with SAD workers. The results show that these technologies are viewed positively for their ability to respond to emergencies, furthermore, they improve coordination with family members and health services and support the independence of older people. However, they are associated with negative stigmas regarding concerns about privacy, surveillance or the digital divide, and the limited involvement of both older people and professionals in decision-making regarding their implementation. Similarly, it is evident that technology does not replace human care but is understood as a complement to it.






