Description: Exploring and analysing the social and cultural impact of new technologies, this book examines the societal relevance of new technologies of care and the manner in which technological innovations configure and reconfigure institutionalized spaces of care. It provides the latest practice-oriented qualitative research and innovative conceptual discussions of how health and health care systems are currently dealing with complex transformations and varied reforms.
Review Quotes: 'If you could just read here about alarm mattresses, front doors, secure spaces, clutter, drinking coffee in the dining room, mundane work, robot arms, ongoing accomplishments, memorial materials and engaging in pillow experiments, this book would be worth reading anyway. But there is more. This is a good book about good care.' Annemarie Mol, Universiteit van Amsterdam, The Netherlands '... this book will enrich and confirm the body of knowledge about assistive technologies and their use at home and in care facilities.' Age and Ageing