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Emerging Technologies for Dementia Patient Monitoring

Emerging Technologies for Dementia Patient Monitoring

Tarik Qassem
Copyright: © 2018 |Pages: 45
ISBN13: 9781522525899|ISBN10: 1522525890|EISBN13: 9781522525905
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2589-9.ch006
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Qassem, Tarik. "Emerging Technologies for Dementia Patient Monitoring." Smart Technologies: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice, edited by Information Resources Management Association, IGI Global, 2018, pp. 110-154. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2589-9.ch006

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Qassem, T. (2018). Emerging Technologies for Dementia Patient Monitoring. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Smart Technologies: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice (pp. 110-154). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2589-9.ch006

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Qassem, Tarik. "Emerging Technologies for Dementia Patient Monitoring." In Smart Technologies: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice, edited by Information Resources Management Association, 110-154. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2018. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2589-9.ch006

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Abstract

In this chapter, the author explores the available technologies that can enhance the Quality of Life of individuals with dementia. He investigates the foundations of telemetry, different sensor technologies, Context-Aware Systems, and the use of the Internet of Thing in supporting those to live an independent life. The author reviews the use of Smart Homes in supporting individuals with dementia. He then discusses the role of social networking sites in keeping this group connected. In addition to that, the author examines the use of Global Poisoning System (GPS) technology in management of wandering behaviour and the possible use of the currently available technologies in the detection, diagnosing the cause, assessing the response to treatment, as well as prevention of Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms in Dementia (BPSD). This is followed by a brief discussion of the acceptability and the ethical issues that surround the use of these technologies.

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