Surveillance technology in dementia care raises ethical dilemmas rooted in stakeholder interests and values. The nursing home environment involves many stakeholders and as many perspectives. Every stakeholder has its own perspective, interests and values. People’s values shape their attitudes and behaviour, also towards surveillance technologies. The influence of stakeholder involvement and understanding of their values should not be underestimated. That is what I am realizing more and more in my work as nurse practitioner in nursing homes.
In 2020 I wrote a practical analysis, which led to the start of my PhD research in 2021 on stakeholder involvement in the use of surveillance technology for people with dementia in nursing homes. I focus specifically on the many perspectives, values, and the importance of knowing and acknowledging them. Starting with a scoping review on this topic, subsequently I conducted interviews with 38 participants from 13 different stakeholder groups. Their perspectives and values were explored. Starting in September 2025, we will engage with diverse stakeholder groups to develop a conversation instrument that will contribute to the involvement and connection with stakeholders. Of course, residents’ perspective will be reflected in this.