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Review
. 2012;58(3):269-81.
doi: 10.1159/000329892. Epub 2011 Aug 31.

Participatory and persuasive telehealth

Duckki Lee  1 , Sumi Helal, Steve Anton, Scott De Deugd, Andy Smith
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Review

Participatory and persuasive telehealth

Duckki Lee et al. Gerontology. 2012.

Abstract

Technological advances in telehealth systems are primarily focused on sensing and monitoring. However, these systems are limited in that they only rely on sensors and medical devices to obtain vital signs. New research and development are urgently needed to offer more effective and meaningful interactions between patients, medical professionals and other individuals around the patients. Social networking with Web 2.0 technologies and methods can meet these demands, and help to develop a more complete view of the patient. Also many people, including the elderly, may be resistant to change, which can reduce the efficacy of telehealth systems. Persuasive technology and mechanisms are urgently needed to counter this resistance and promote healthy lifestyles. In this paper, we propose the participatory and persuasive telehealth system as a solution for these two limitations. By integrating connected health solutions with social networking and adding persuasive influence, we increase the chances for effective interventions and behavior alterations.

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Framework for participatory telehealth.
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Framework for persuasive telehealth.
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Domestic robots.
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Architecture for participatory and persuasive telehealth.
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Action-based behavior model.
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Participatory telehealth system architecture.
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Persuasive telehealth system architecture.
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