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Review
. 2021 Apr;33(4):855-867.
doi: 10.1007/s40520-020-01545-9. Epub 2020 Apr 10.

Internet of things (IoT) applications for elderly care: a reflective review

Soe Ye Yint Tun  1 , Samaneh Madanian  2 , Farhaan Mirza  3
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Review

Internet of things (IoT) applications for elderly care: a reflective review

Soe Ye Yint Tun et al. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2021 Apr.

Abstract

Increasing in elderly population put extra pressure on healthcare systems globally in terms of operational costs and resources. To minimize this pressure and provide efficient healthcare services, the application of the Internet of Things (IoT) and wearable technology could be promising. These technologies have the potential to improve the quality of life of the elderly population while reducing strain on healthcare systems and minimizing their operational cost. Although IoT and wearable applications for elderly healthcare purposes were reviewed previously, there is a further need to summarize their current applications in this fast-developing area. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of IoT and wearable technologies' applications including the types of data collected and the types of devices for elderly healthcare. This paper provides insights into existing areas of IoT/wearable applications while presenting new research opportunities in emerging areas of applications, such as robotic technology and integrated applications. The analysis in this paper could be useful to healthcare solution designers and developers in defining technology supported futuristic healthcare strategies to serve elderly people and increasing their quality of life.

Keywords: Aged population; Geriatric health ·; Internet of things; IoT; Wearable electronic devices.

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