Table 6.
Percentage (frequency) of respondents rating their level of concern for the personal privacy of individuals with disabilities if they were to receive care within their own homes with each of the following pieces of technology
| Technology | Not at all concerned | Slightly concerned | Moderately concerned | Extremely concerned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Video cameras placed in common living areas | 16.3 (34) | 39.2 (82) | 28.2 (59) | 16.3 (34) |
| Video cameras overlooking resident bedroom entrances | 10.0 (21) | 24.9 (52) | 32.1 (67) | 33.0 (69) |
| Video cameras overlooking resident bathroom entrances | 8.6 (18) | 21.5 (45) | 33.5 (70) | 36.4 (76) |
| Motion sensors located throughout the home that alert remote staff when triggered | 32.5 (68) | 31.1 (65) | 25.4 (53) | 11.0 (23) |
| A device that allows remote staff to switch appliances off remotely | 50.2 (105) | 26.3 (55) | 12.9 (27) | 10.5 (22) |
| Pressure mats placed on couches, beds, and certain parts of the floor that alert remote staff when residents stand, sit, or lie down on them | 30.6 (64) | 32.1 (67) | 23.9 (50) | 13.4 (28) |
| Devices attached to doors and windows that alert remote staff when a door or window has been opened or closed | 43.1 (90) | 27.3 (57) | 22.5 (47) | 7.2 (15) |
| Intercoms that allow remote staff to contact residents at any time | 40.2 (84) | 32.1 (67) | 18.2 (38) | 9.6 (20) |
| Cellphones and telephones on which remote staff can call residents at any time | 58.4 (122) | 23.4 (49) | 11.0 (23) | 7.2 (15) |