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Chapter 340

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition

The offering remote care of elderly and physically less able people, providing the care and reassurance needed to allow them to remain living in their own homes.

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Ubiquitous Health Monitoring Systems

Mikko Paukkunen (Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering, Finland), Matti Linnavuo (Aalto University, Finland), Jussi Kuutti (Aalto University, Finland), and Raimo E. Sepponen (Aalto University, Finland)

Source Title: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-5888-2.ch340

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Chapter 702

the continuous, automatic, and remote monitoring of real time emergencies and lifestyle changes over time in order to manage the risks associated with independent living.

Published in Chapter: Ethical Conflicts Regarding Technical Assistance Systems for the Elderly; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition

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Chapter 21

Telecare is the term given to offering remote care of elderly and vulnerable people, providing care and reassurance needed to allow them to remain living in their own homes. Use of sensors allows the management of risk and as part of a package which can support people with dementia, people at risk of falling or at risk of violence and prevent hospital admission.

Published in Chapter: Mobile Health Applications and New Home Care Telecare Systems: Critical Engineering Issues; From: Handbook of Research on Distributed Medical Informatics and E-Health

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Chapter 12

Personal electronic and/or digital applications that support individuals to independently self-monitor designated biopsychosocial parameters for the purpose of safety, health maintenance or wellness.

Published in Chapter: Telehealth Use in Interdisciplinary Health Professions Student Groups to Support Improved Outcomes; From: Instructional Design Exemplars in eHealth and mHealth Education Interventions

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