Step 3: Effects

Positive consequences

Which positive effects are expected from the AI-functions

- to the performance of the actors who work with the AI (e.g., accuracy, speed, ...)?

- to the state of them (e.g., stress, understanding, trust, ...)?

The AI functions would give the patient a better sense of autonomy

• the performance of the patient: they can ‘perform’ better in social situations with relatives. They have to ask fewer questions.
  This will give them more rest, knowing that they will be causing less hindrance with their dementia.

the performance of the relatives: they have to assist their relative with dementia less
This will give them more rest, knowing that their relative with dementia is more supported.

Negative consequences

Do you foresee potential negative effects of the AI-functions:

- on the performance, state and/or values of the actors?

- on more general ethical or societal aspects?

What are they?

• The AI could possibly lessen performance if it tries to have the patient keep up with more information than they can handle
• The AI could possibly upset the patient as they also serve as a reminder of everything the patient has forgotten.
• Is it ethical to remind a dementia patient that a relative is dead? is emotional state more important than truth?

Impact on use-case

What is the impact of the AI functions on the overall use case?

What does it add to the use case/how does it improve the use case as a whole?

The AI functions should be helping the patient be more ‘self-reliant’. They feel better prepared and less stressed.