Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 5, 2026
11:21
Methodology for Establishing a Community-Wide Life Laboratory for Capturing Unobtrusive and Continuous Remote Activity and Health Data
Published on: July 27, 2018
Experiences from development of home health care applications based on emerging Java technology
L Lind1, E Sundvall, H Ahlfeldt
1Division of Medical Informatics, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Linköping University, 581 85 Linköping, Sweden. Leili.Lind@imt.liu.se
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|October 18, 2001
Summary
This study explores developing a home health care application using Java technologies like OSGi. Early experiences with a diabetes patient follow-up pilot application are discussed.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Digital Health
- Telemedicine
Background:
- Home health care is a growing sector, offering potential cost savings by shifting services from hospitals.
- Implementing home health care requires careful analysis of essential requirements for safety and reliability.
- Emerging technologies present opportunities for developing advanced home health care solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the initial development phase of a home health care application.
- To evaluate the feasibility of using Java technologies, specifically the OSGi platform, for home health care applications.
- To assess a pilot application designed for diabetes patient follow-up against general home health care requirements.
Main Methods:
- Development of a pilot home health care application using Java and the OSGi platform.
- Focus on creating a system for remote patient monitoring and follow-up.
- Evaluation based on a predefined set of general requirements for home health care systems.
Main Results:
- Early experiences with the development of a home health care application using OSGi are documented.
- A pilot application for diabetes patient follow-up was successfully implemented.
- The pilot application's performance and suitability were discussed in the context of established requirements.
Conclusions:
- The development of home health care applications using modern Java technologies like OSGi is feasible.
- Pilot projects, such as the diabetes patient follow-up system, provide valuable insights into practical implementation.
- Rigorous requirement analysis is crucial for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of home health care applications.
Related Concept Videos
01:30Current Trends in Nursing II
Trends in nursing are multifactorial and associated with changes in society, within the nursing profession, and in other professions. Notably, telehealth and remote nursing contribute to successful healthcare delivery for numerous patients and help reduce stress for nurses due to nursing shortages. Nurses can reach patients, monitor their conditions, and interact with them using computers, audio, visual accessories, and telephones—for example, remote patient monitoring systems. Likewise,...
01:26Methods Of Healthcare Delivery System
At the different levels of the healthcare system, we see varying methods of healthcare used. These methods include managed care systems, case management, and primary healthcare.
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is limited...
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is limited...
01:29Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System
The issues and trends in healthcare delivery are constantly changing. The COVID-19 pandemic is one recent issue that wreaked havoc on healthcare systems, causing a shortage of healthcare workers, high demand for medicines and supplies, and increased medical expenditure due to a lack of insurance. Other issues include rising healthcare costs and care fragmentation.
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...
01:20Integrated Healthcare System
An integrated healthcare system (IHS) is a set of organizations that provides for or arranges to provide coordinated and continuous service to a defined population. The IHS takes responsibility for that particular population's health status and outcome, both clinically and fiscally. An integrated healthcare system is a well-organized, well-coordinated, and collaborative network. The integrated delivery system is a network that connects different healthcare providers to deliver organized,...
01:29Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting
Documentation in long-term care facilities and home healthcare settings is crucial for ensuring continuous, coordinated, and comprehensive care for patients. Each setting has its specific documentation processes and tools:
Long-Term Care Facilities
Long-Term Care Facilities
01:30Health Information Technology and Healthcare Information System
Health Information Technology (HIT)
Health Information Technology, commonly called HIT, integrates advanced information systems and technology in healthcare settings. Its primary functions include:
Health Information Technology, commonly called HIT, integrates advanced information systems and technology in healthcare settings. Its primary functions include: