Department of Computer Science, Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
Department of Information Engineering Technology, National Skills University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
Sensors (Basel). 2023 Aug 10;23(16):7095. doi: 10.3390/s23167095.
This paper addresses the growing demand for healthcare systems, particularly among the elderly population. The need for these systems arises from the desire to enable patients and seniors to live independently in their homes without relying heavily on their families or caretakers. To achieve substantial improvements in healthcare, it is essential to ensure the continuous development and availability of information technologies tailored explicitly for patients and elderly individuals. The primary objective of this study is to comprehensively review the latest remote health monitoring systems, with a specific focus on those designed for older adults. To facilitate a comprehensive understanding, we categorize these remote monitoring systems and provide an overview of their general architectures. Additionally, we emphasize the standards utilized in their development and highlight the challenges encountered throughout the developmental processes. Moreover, this paper identifies several potential areas for future research, which promise further advancements in remote health monitoring systems. Addressing these research gaps can drive progress and innovation, ultimately enhancing the quality of healthcare services available to elderly individuals. This, in turn, empowers them to lead more independent and fulfilling lives while enjoying the comforts and familiarity of their own homes. By acknowledging the importance of healthcare systems for the elderly and recognizing the role of information technologies, we can address the evolving needs of this population. Through ongoing research and development, we can continue to enhance remote health monitoring systems, ensuring they remain effective, efficient, and responsive to the unique requirements of elderly individuals.
这篇论文探讨了医疗保健系统不断增长的需求，特别是在老年人群体中。这些系统的需求源于让患者和老年人能够独立在家中生活的愿望，而无需过度依赖他们的家庭或照顾者。为了实现医疗保健的实质性改进，必须确保专门为患者和老年人设计的信息技术的持续开发和可用性。本研究的主要目的是全面审查最新的远程健康监测系统，特别是为老年人设计的系统。为了便于全面理解，我们对这些远程监测系统进行分类，并概述其总体架构。此外，我们强调了在开发过程中使用的标准，并强调了在整个开发过程中遇到的挑战。此外，本文确定了未来研究的几个潜在领域，这些领域有望推动远程健康监测系统的进一步发展。解决这些研究差距可以推动进展和创新，最终提高为老年人提供的医疗保健服务质量。这反过来又使他们能够在享受自己家中的舒适和熟悉感的同时，过上更加独立和充实的生活。通过认识到医疗保健系统对老年人的重要性以及信息技术的作用，我们可以满足这一人群不断变化的需求。通过持续的研究和开发，我们可以不断增强远程健康监测系统，确保它们仍然有效、高效，并能够响应老年人的独特需求。
