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Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
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Introduction: With the increasing elderly population, their quality of life is affected. This study examines remote monitoring technologies to improve home care for the elderly.
Method: This narrative review study was conducted in 2023 using a library method and searching for keywords related to Tele-monitoring, home care and elderly, in databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and ScienceDirect.
Findings: Twenty articles were reviewed, identifying nine technologies. Seven articles focused on remote monitoring systems, seven on smart homes and IoT, two on wearable devices, and the rest on mobile health, telephone support, AI, sensors, and robotics. Collecting and monitoring vital signs were the most important functions of remote monitoring technologies. Fifteen studies showed positive results, including reduced healthcare costs and improved patient quality of life.
Conclusion: Tele-monitoring technologies create effective communication between the elderly and healthcare providers, monitor vital signs, medication intake, activity, and emotional conditions, predict health status, and provide warnings in case of danger. These technologies reduce hospitalizations, costs, and caregiver burden, improve healthcare outcomes, and enhance the well-being and quality of life of the elderly.
Method: This narrative review study was conducted in 2023 using a library method and searching for keywords related to Tele-monitoring, home care and elderly, in databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and ScienceDirect.
Findings: Twenty articles were reviewed, identifying nine technologies. Seven articles focused on remote monitoring systems, seven on smart homes and IoT, two on wearable devices, and the rest on mobile health, telephone support, AI, sensors, and robotics. Collecting and monitoring vital signs were the most important functions of remote monitoring technologies. Fifteen studies showed positive results, including reduced healthcare costs and improved patient quality of life.
Conclusion: Tele-monitoring technologies create effective communication between the elderly and healthcare providers, monitor vital signs, medication intake, activity, and emotional conditions, predict health status, and provide warnings in case of danger. These technologies reduce hospitalizations, costs, and caregiver burden, improve healthcare outcomes, and enhance the well-being and quality of life of the elderly.
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