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Healthcare in the Smart Home: A Study of Past, Present and Future

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  • Jamie Bennett

    (School of Computer Science and Informatics, De Montfort University, Leicester LE1 9BH, UK)

  • Osvaldas Rokas

    (School of Computer Science and Informatics, De Montfort University, Leicester LE1 9BH, UK)

  • Liming Chen

    (School of Computer Science and Informatics, De Montfort University, Leicester LE1 9BH, UK)

Abstract

Ubiquitous or Pervasive Computing is an increasingly used term throughout the technology industry and is beginning to enter the consumer electronics space in its most recent form under the umbrella term: “Internet of Things”. One area of focus is in augmenting the home with intelligent, networked sensors and computers to create a Smart Home which opens a host of possibilities for the role of tomorrow’s dwelling. As the world’s population continues to live longer and consequently experience more medical-related ailments, at the same time institutional healthcare is struggling to cope, the role of the Smart Home becomes paramount to monitoring a dweller’s health and providing any necessary intervention. This study looks at the history of Smart Home Healthcare, current research areas, and potential areas of future investigation. Unique categorisations are presented in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Personal Sensors, and a thorough look at the application of Smart Home Healthcare is presented. Technology can augment traditional methods of healthcare delivery and in some cases completely replace it. Costs can be reduced and medical adherence can be increased, all of which contribute to a more sustainable and effective model of care.

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  • Jamie Bennett & Osvaldas Rokas & Liming Chen, 2017. "Healthcare in the Smart Home: A Study of Past, Present and Future," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 9(5), pages 1-23, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:9:y:2017:i:5:p:840-:d:98869
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    1. Yi Sun & Shihui Li, 2021. "A systematic review of the research framework and evolution of smart homes based on the internet of things," Telecommunication Systems: Modelling, Analysis, Design and Management, Springer, vol. 77(3), pages 597-623, July.
    2. Jiyoung Kim, 2018. "The Effect of Patient Participation through Physician’s Resources on Experience and Wellbeing," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 10(6), pages 1-14, June.
    3. Fleiß, Eva & Hatzl, Stefanie & Rauscher, Jürgen, 2024. "Smart energy technology: A survey of adoption by individuals and the enabling potential of the technologies," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 76(C).
    4. Basarir-Ozel, Birgul & Nasir, V. Aslihan & Turker, Hande B., 2023. "Determinants of smart home adoption and differences across technology readiness segments," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 197(C).
    5. Li, Wenda & Yigitcanlar, Tan & Liu, Aaron & Erol, Isil, 2022. "Mapping two decades of smart home research: A systematic scientometric analysis," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 179(C).
    6. Birgul Basarir-Ozel & Hande Bahar Turker & Vesile Aslihan Nasir, 2022. "Identifying the Key Drivers and Barriers of Smart Home Adoption: A Thematic Analysis from the Business Perspective," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(15), pages 1-19, July.

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