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Remote Health Monitoring Systems for Elderly People: A Survey

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Ahmed, Salman, Irfan, Saad, Kiran, Nasira, Masood, Nayyer, Anjum, Nadeem, Ramzan, Naeem·2023·Sensors

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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.

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  • Sensors in smart homes can detect falls, monitor sleep patterns, and even track medication regularization, helping patients to keep independence while confirming timely interventions when required.

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Authors
Ahmed, S., Irfan, S., Kiran, N., Masood, N., Anjum, N., & Ramzan, N.
Affiliations
  • Capital University of Science and Technology (PK)
  • Department of Information Engineering Technology, National Skills University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
  • University of the West of Scotland (GB)
Corresponding author
Ahmed, Salman
Venue
Sensors
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2023-08-10
Volume
23
Issue
16
Pages
7095
ISSN
1424-8220 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4385741170
Cited by
52
References
114
Citations by year
2026: 12 · 2025: 23 · 2024: 16 · 2023: 1
FWCI
1.82
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • Sensors (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • The UWS Academic Portal (University of the West of Scotland) (acceptedVersion, other-oa)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
  • Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Funders
Erasmus plus Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) programme (SAFE-RH Project-619483-EPP-1-2020-1-UK-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Networks and Communications › Wireless Sensor Networks for Data Analysis
  • Social Sciences › Demography › Technology Use by Older Adults
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring
Keywords
remote patient monitoring, elderly care, older adults, home care, independent living, monitoring system architecture, health care standards, population aging
MeSH terms
Information Technology, Evidence Gaps, Aged, Humans, Recognition, Psychology

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