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f. Effects

Version 10.1 by Rixt Hellinga on 2024/03/16 21:05
Use Cases

Upside

Positive outcomes for...

The subject: *using the system can help the subject find a sense of structure and autonomy when going about errands.

The guardian: * finds time to do other things than helping the subject.

The health-care professional: can connect in personal ways to the subject by providing additional assistance if needed.

The subject:

  • Memory stimulation can help the subject find a sense of structure and autonomy when going about social activities.
  • Alleviate social anxiety

Relatives: Spend less time/effort going reminding the subject of memories.

 

Downside

The subject: *the subject might find using the system unintuitive, annoying and increasing stress when going about errands.

The guardian: the Guardian might have to spend more time tinkering with the system to make sure it's fulfilling its role, thereby not achieving their own previously mentioned upsides.

The health-care professional: 

The subject: The subject might find the given information to be intrusive, annoying, or upsetting.

The guardian: the Guardian might have to spend more time tinkering with the system to make sure it's fulfilling its role, thereby not achieving their own previously mentioned upsides.

Tests 
Use Cases

Upside

Positive outcomes for...

The subject: 

  • Using the system makes the subject feel connected to their past, comfortable as well as secure about keeping these memories alive.

The guardian: 

The health-care professional: can connect in personal ways to the subject by providing additional assistance if needed.

Downside

Negative outcomes for...

The subject: 

  •  the subject might be repelled from using the system if the memories are communicated in an unnatural fashion, or if the memories induce negative emotions instead of positive ones. The subject might also feel unsecure about storing personal information in a digital, abstract system.

The guardian:  the Guardian might have to spend more time tinkering with the system to make sure it's fulfilling its role, thereby not achieving their own previously mentioned upsides.

Tests