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Remote Health Monitoring Systems for Elderly People: A Survey
Salman Ahmed1, Saad Irfan2, Nasira Kiran3
1Department of Computer Science, Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 26, 2023
Summary
This study reviews remote health monitoring systems for the elderly, focusing on technology to support independent living. It categorizes systems, discusses development standards, and identifies future research to improve elder care.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Informatics
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Increasing demand for healthcare solutions for the elderly population.
- Need for technologies enabling independent living for seniors at home.
- Importance of information technology in enhancing elder care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comprehensive review of current remote health monitoring systems.
- To specifically focus on systems designed for older adults.
- To categorize systems, outline architectures, and discuss development standards and challenges.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of remote health monitoring systems.
- Categorization of systems based on architecture and functionality.
- Analysis of development standards and encountered challenges.
Main Results:
- Categorization of remote health monitoring systems for the elderly.
- Overview of general system architectures.
- Identification of development standards and common challenges.
Conclusions:
- Remote health monitoring systems are crucial for elderly independence.
- Further research is needed to advance system effectiveness and efficiency.
- Technological development is key to meeting the evolving healthcare needs of seniors.
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