Public services

Impact of digitalisation on social services

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02 Aprill 2020
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Authors: 
Molinuevo, Daniel

Key findings

  • Evidence on the impact of digitalisation on social services is limited, in part because many of these technologies are still emerging, but there is some evidence that the automation or reduction of administrative processes allows staff to increase their productivity and to dedicate more time to care-related tasks.
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  • Digital technologies can achieve savings by reducing the need for more costly and intensive care, detecting fraud more effectively and ensuring that scarce resources are allocated more efficiently (for example, blockchain technology can help in the delivery and management of benefits).
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  • Digital technologies can contribute to an increased sense of safety for users and have enabled older people to continue living in their own homes for longer.
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  • Care provided with the aid of robots, telepresence and wearable devices can reduce the risk of contagion and ensure the continuity of care in case of quarantine, lockdown and/or social distancing.
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  • Training of staff and users in the use of digital technologies is important, particularly in cases where care cannot be provided face to face or when there are sudden spikes in demand for health and social care services.
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To support the European Commission’s objective of ensuring Europe is fit for the digital age, this report examines the use of digital technologies in social services and the policies that promote digital transformation. The report explores some of the main issues involved in implementing digitalisation strategies and using digital technologies in social services, as well as some of the measures that have been put in place to overcome barriers. The overall aim is to work towards closing the knowledge gap regarding the opportunities and risks associated with technological change in this area. 

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    Number of Pages: 
    46
    Reference No: 
    EF19043
    ISBN: 
    978-92-897-2065-6
    Catalogue: 
    TJ-04-20-154-EN-N
    DOI: 
    10.2806/130615
    Permalink: 
    eurofound.link/ef19043
    Catalogue info

    Impact of digitalisation on social services

    Authors: 
    Molinuevo, Daniel
    Topics: 
    Elukvaliteet ja avalikud teenused; Avalikud teenused; Care; Digiajastu töö ja töövormide väljavaated ning probleemid

     

    Research carried out prior to the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union on 31 January 2020, and published subsequently, may include data relating to the 28 EU Member States. Following this date, research only takes into account the 27 EU Member States (EU28 minus the UK), unless specified otherwise.

    This report presents the results of research conducted prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Europe in February 2020. For this reason, the results do not take account of the outbreak.

    Cite this publication as: 
    Eurofound (2020), Impact of digitalisation on social services, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

  • Executive summary

    Reference No: 
    EF19043EN1
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    Digitaliseerimise mõju sotsiaalteenustele

    Authors: 
    Eurofound

    Selles aruandes käsitletakse digitehnoloogia kasutamist sotsiaalteenuste valdkonnas ja digitaliseerimist edendavaid poliitikameetmeid, et toetada Euroopa Komisjoni eesmärki tagada digiajastule vastav Euroopa. Aruandes analüüsitakse mõningaid peamisi probleeme, mis on seotud digitaliseerimisstrateegiate rakendamisega ja digitehnoloogia kasutamisega sotsiaalteenuste valdkonnas, ning teatavaid meetmeid, mida on võetud takistuste kõrvaldamiseks. Üldine eesmärk on teha tööd selle nimel, et täita lüngad teadmistes võimaluste ja riskide kohta, mis on seotud selles valdkonnas toimuvate tehniliste muutustega.

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    Figure 1: Digitalisation in the 2018 European Semester

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