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Elderly patient monitoring system using a wireless sensor network
M Pallikonda Rajasekaran1, S Radhakrishnan, P Subbaraj
1Department of Computer Science Engineering, Kalasalingam University, Nadu, India.
Summary
Pervasive home monitoring systems offer a cost-effective solution for elderly care, enhancing independence and quality of life. This technology supports continuous health parameter tracking and remote consultations for aging populations.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Aging population demographics necessitate innovative elder care solutions.
- Increasing numbers of individuals living alone require remote support systems.
- A projected shortage of human caretakers for the elderly in Western countries demands technological intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel health monitoring concept for automatic, non-intrusive home-based health parameter tracking.
- To develop a networked system supporting wearable sensors for continuous elderly health surveillance.
- To facilitate remote consultation and data collection for elderly patients, particularly those post-infarction and on drug therapy.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a networked system integrating various wearable sensors.
- Inclusion of on-board general computing for real-time event detection and alerts.
- Establishment of communication channels with medical informatics services for data exchange.
Main Results:
- The system enables automatic monitoring of health parameters without disrupting daily activities.
- Individual event detection and alert functionalities are supported.
- Seamless communication with medical informatics services for comprehensive patient data management is achieved.
Conclusions:
- The proposed pervasive home monitoring system enhances elderly independence and quality of life.
- It offers a scalable and cost-effective approach to elder care, addressing caretaker shortages.
- The system supports extended patient monitoring, data collection, and remote consultations, improving healthcare accessibility for the elderly.
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