Monitoring systems for the support of home care

Hein, Andreas; Winkelbach, Simon; Martens, Birger; Wilken, Olaf; Eichelberg, Marco; Spehr, Jens; Gietzelt, Matthias; Wolf, Klaus-Hendrik; Büsching, Felix; Hülsken-Giesler, Manfred; Meis, Markus; Okken, Petra

doi:10.3109/17538157.2010.528637

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“…A specific attention has then been given also by elderly to the ability to handle medications. This result is supported by several references in the literature [13,19,24,34] users mentioned the need to prevent potential risks related to environmental factors. Factors suggested to monitor were for instance: fire detection, taps opened, smoke detection, wet floor, temperature, and gas leaking.…”

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User needs and preferences on AAL systems that support older adults and their carers

Cesta

Cortellessa

Fracasso

et al. 2018

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Abstract. This article describes a systematic investigation on the expectations of potential users of Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) technologies. More specifically it describes the efforts made to elicit users expectations for services of an AAL system that aims to both monitor older people fostering their independent living and preventing dangerous situations and also offers a valid help to their caregivers. The specific target of our work is older adults, with no critical pathological conditions, who wish to stay home as long as possible. The work proposes a plan for a rigorous systematization of the users needs and their validation based on a combination of qualitative and quantitative research techniques involving both the primary users (older users at home) and the secondary users (formal and informal caregivers) who constitute the network of persons around them. Four main areas relevant to the realization of personalized services have been identified that could help to support independent living and improve Quality of Life (QoL) which include the monitoring of Social Interaction, Physiological Data, Daily Activities and Environmental Data. The presented results are also consistent with the global theoretical framework of International Classification of the Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) which highlights the main factors contributions to independent living. This study also investigates the perceived usefulness and acceptance of specific services (considering both primary and secondary users perspective) that have been listed inside each category with the aim to indicate a clear priority level and preferences of users. The article concludes by providing insights on practical implications for the systems development, presenting concrete examples of possible use cases relevant for the AAL domain linked to the elicited user requirements.

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User needs and preferences on AAL systems that support older adults and their carers

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“…Hence, we focus on mostly ambient-sensor-based works in this survey. However, some research works that utilized both wearable and ambient sensors have been reported here, as shown in Table 9 [ 134 , 135 , 136 , 137 , 138 , 139 , 140 , 141 , 142 , 143 , 144 ].…”

Section: Ambient Sensors In Elderly Carementioning

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Ambient Sensors for Elderly Care and Independent Living: A Survey

Uddin

Khaksar

Tørresen

2018

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Elderly care at home is a matter of great concern if the elderly live alone, since unforeseen circumstances might occur that affect their well-being. Technologies that assist the elderly in independent living are essential for enhancing care in a cost-effective and reliable manner. Elderly care applications often demand real-time observation of the environment and the resident’s activities using an event-driven system. As an emerging area of research and development, it is necessary to explore the approaches of the elderly care system in the literature to identify current practices for future research directions. Therefore, this work is aimed at a comprehensive survey of non-wearable (i.e., ambient) sensors for various elderly care systems. This research work is an effort to obtain insight into different types of ambient-sensor-based elderly monitoring technologies in the home. With the aim of adopting these technologies, research works, and their outcomes are reported. Publications have been included in this survey if they reported mostly ambient sensor-based monitoring technologies that detect elderly events (e.g., activities of daily living and falls) with the aim of facilitating independent living. Mostly, different types of non-contact sensor technologies were identified, such as motion, pressure, video, object contact, and sound sensors. Besides, multicomponent technologies (i.e., combinations of ambient sensors with wearable sensors) and smart technologies were identified. In addition to room-mounted ambient sensors, sensors in robot-based elderly care works are also reported. Research that is related to the use of elderly behavior monitoring technologies is widespread, but it is still in its infancy and consists mostly of limited-scale studies. Elderly behavior monitoring technology is a promising field, especially for long-term elderly care. However, monitoring technologies should be taken to the next level with more detailed studies that evaluate and demonstrate their potential to contribute to prolonging the independent living of elderly people.

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“…35,[155][156][157][158] Seven studies reported successful outcomes of telemonitoring. 106,[159][160][161][162][163][164] Mobile computing devices for information sharing, decision making, communication, and developing social capital were developed. [165][166][167][168][169][170][171] Technologically supported systems for self-management and home-therapy techniques were also reported.…”

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Homecare user needs from the perspective of the patient and carers: a review

Keeling¹

2014

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There is a global shift towards a blending of care delivery within formal and informal environments in direct response to economic and demographic pressures. Homecare is at the hub of this activity, enabling people to age in place and keeping families intact. However, our understanding of patient and carer needs is fragmented; understandably so, given the complexity of these needs. This descriptive review offers a content analysis of papers focused on patients' and carers' needs and homecare published between January 2010 and October 2013. It is evident that homecare is an intensely researched area, yet it is disjointed. Emerging research emphasizes the need to take a holistic approach. Firstly, incorporating emotional psychosocial and cultural elements will help to draw together our current understanding within a more cohesive framework. Secondly, tensions that hinder communication and collaboration between stakeholders must be resolved. Thirdly, information and communications technology is rapidly becoming synonymous with homecare, and offers solutions for facilitating care delivery, collaboration, and training of future professionals. The rate of international activity promises much for future research collaborations to compare, contrast, and identify best practices for the future of homecare as we endeavor to meet the ever-increasing pressures on health and social care systems.

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Monitoring systems for the support of home care

Cited by 30 publications

References 24 publications

User needs and preferences on AAL systems that support older adults and their carers

User needs and preferences on AAL systems that support older adults and their carers

Ambient Sensors for Elderly Care and Independent Living: A Survey

Homecare user needs from the perspective of the patient and carers: a review

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