Sensor Deployments for Home and Community Settings

Abstract

In this chapter, we will outline the methodologies that have been successfully developed and utilized by Intel and Technology Research for Independent Living (TRIL) Centre researchers in the design, implementation, deployment, management, and analysis of home-and community-based research pilots. Translating research from the confines of the laboratory to real-world environments of community clinics and people's homes is challenging. However, when successful, applying that research correctly can deliver meaningful benefits to both patients and clinicians. Leveraging the expertise of multidisciplinary teams is vital to ensuring that all issues are successfully captured and addressed during the project life cycle. Additionally, the end user must be the center of focus during both the development and evaluation phases. Finally, the trial must generate data and results that are sufficiently robust to withstand rigorous review by clinical and scientific experts. This is vital if any new technology solution is to be successful adopted for clinical use. Note ■The TRIL Centre is a large-scale collaboration between Intel and research teams at University College Dublin (UCD), Trinity College Dublin (TCD), National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway, and St James's Hospital in Dublin. It is a multidisciplinary research center focused on discovering how technology can be used to facilitate older people living independent lives in the location of their choice. TRIL research encompasses identifying, understanding, and accurately measuring clinical variables to predict health, prevent decline, and promote well-being and independence. The driving principles are to facilitate the measurement of critical clinical variables and test technology-enabled clinical assessments and interventions in a nonclinical environment, with validation in both environments. This is combined with a technology design and development process that is person-centered and informed by ethnographic research. Many of the insights presented in this chapter were collected during the course of TRIL research activities. The case studies outlined were carried out collaboratively by Intel and TRIL researchers.You can find additional information at www.trilcentre.org. Healthcare Domain ChallengesTechnology is used during the course of everyday practice in hospital clinics to identify and measure the extent of gait issues, cardiovascular health, sensory impairments, cognitive function, and so on. However, technologies are rarely used in community settings for a variety of reasons, including cost, usability, and the necessity for specialized

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