Review article

https://doi.org/10.31299/hrri.54.1.10

Usefulness and role of virtual environments in assistive services

Petra Vidović orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-6460
Lucija Vejmelka ; Studijski centar socijalnog rada, Pravni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb

Abstract

Modern technologies have transformed the practice of assistive services by creating new types of services as well as extending existing services. However, the increasing use of assistive technologies brings with it certain ethical challenges. This paper reviews current possibilities and challenges of using modern technologies in professional assistive practice. The paper also presents standards for professional communication with users in virtual world.

Keywords

modern technologies; helping practice; virtual enviroment; services; challenges

Hrčak ID:

203887

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/203887

Publication date:

20.7.2018.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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