Integrating IoT Wearable Devices in Telemonitoring Platforms for Continuous Assisted Living Services

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2023 Jun 29:305:612-615. doi: 10.3233/SHTI230572.

Abstract

Assisted living services have become increasingly important in recent years as the population ages and the demand for personalized care rises. In this paper, we present the integration of wearable IoT devices in a remote monitoring platform for elderly people that enables seamless data collection, analysis, and visualization while in parallel, alarms and notification functionalities are provided in the context of a personalized monitoring and care plan. The system has been implemented using state-of-the-art technologies and methods to facilitate robust operation, increased usability and real-time communication. The user has the ability to record and visualise their activity, health and alarm data using the tracking devices, and additionally settle an ecosystem of relatives and informal carers to provide assistance daily or support in cases of emergencies.

Keywords: Gamification; IT systems; PBL; coaching; eHealth; elders; mHealth.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Communication
  • Data Collection
  • Ecosystem*
  • Humans
  • Technology
  • Wearable Electronic Devices*