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Published on: July 27, 2018
An ontology-based system for context-aware and configurable services to support home-based continuous care
Federica Paganelli1, Dino Giuli
1National Interuniversity Consortium for Telecommunications, University of Florence, Florence, Italy. federica.paganelli@unifi.it
Summary
This study introduces an ontology-based system to manage chronic disease care at home. It enhances collaboration among caregivers, relatives, and communities for better patient monitoring and intervention.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Gerontology
Background:
- Home-based care for chronic diseases faces challenges in coordinating diverse stakeholders.
- Existing systems often lack the flexibility to integrate various information sources and support collaborative interventions.
- Technological solutions are needed to bridge the gap between healthcare providers, families, and community support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present an ontology-based context model and management system for home-based chronic disease care.
- To facilitate the development of applications for monitoring and managing chronic conditions.
- To improve cooperation and information sharing among home-based care network operators.
Main Methods:
- Development of a configurable and extensible service-oriented framework.
- Creation of an ontology-based context model for representing patient information.
- Integration of the system with a service platform for real-time data sharing and intervention coordination.
- Prototypal implementation and experimentation.
Main Results:
- The developed system provides a framework for creating applications supporting continuous chronic disease care.
- It enables better information sharing and coordination among different stakeholders in home-based care networks.
- The system demonstrated effectiveness in managing critical and alarm situations through coordinated interventions.
Conclusions:
- Ontology-based context modeling offers a robust solution for technology-oriented challenges in home-based chronic care.
- The developed system can significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of collaborative care networks.
- Further research can explore advanced features and wider adoption of such systems in chronic disease management.
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