Handbook of ambient assisted living [electronic resource] : technology for healthcare, rehabilitation and well-being / edited by Juan Carlos Augusto [and others].

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ISBN:

9781607508373

9781607508366

Title:

Handbook of ambient assisted living [electronic resource] : technology for healthcare, rehabilitation and well-being / edited by Juan Carlos Augusto [and others].

Author:

Augusto, Juan Carlos.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 870 pages).

Series:

Ambient intelligence and smart environments ; v. 11

General Note:

Includes indexes.

Contents:

Title Page; Foreword; Contents; Ambient Assisted Living in the Health Space; AAL in the Health Space -- A Reflection; Electronic-Early Warning Scorecard: An Intelligent Context Aware Decision Making Approach for Patient Monitoring; Using Human Factors to Guide the Design and Implementation of Consumer Health Informatics Interventions; The National Health Service in England -- Moving to Mainstream Use of Ambient Assisted Living Technology; Telehealthcare Development & Effectiveness in Taiwan; Study on Future Trend of the Elderly Care from the Aspect of Assistive Technology Rental System in Japan.

Local Note:

eBooks on EBSCOhost

Subject Term:

Assistive computer technology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Ambient intelligence -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Home automation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Added Author:

Augusto, Juan Carlos.

Added Corporate Author:

IOS Press.

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

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Publication Date:

2012

Publication Information:

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Summary

The world's population is aging dramatically, and in most countries the cost of care is rising rapidly. We need a system which helps to minimize the onset of chronic conditions which are costly to treat and diminish quality of life, rather than one primarily directed towards the care of the sick. Innovative use of new technologies may be the only way to provide care affordably in future, and to scale that care to far greater numbers as our societies adapt to change. Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) can provide a solution. More integration between the health system and life at home and work will benefit everybody, providing better, more holistic lifelong care at lower cost. This book presents and summarizes the achievements of an accomplished group of researchers around the globe and from diverse technical backgrounds. They use a wide range of approaches to optimize the use of healthcare technology and integrate such technology into human lives in a way that will benefit all. The book is divided into seven main sections: AAL in the health space; devices and infrastructure to facilitate AAL; AAL in gerontology; smart homes as a vehicle for AAL; applications of AAL in rehabilitation; AAL initiatives; and finally, novel developments and visions for the area.Developing technologies which cater for the broad range of individuals in our complex societies is a major challenge which poses many problems. The research described here pushes the boundaries, and will inspire other researchers to continue their exploration of technologies to improve lives.

Excerpts

The world's population is aging dramatically, and in most countries the cost of care is rising rapidly. We need a system which helps to minimize the onset of chronic conditions which are costly to treat and diminish quality of life, rather than one primarily directed towards the care of the sick. Innovative use of new technologies may be the only way to provide care affordably in future, and to scale that care to far greater numbers as our societies adapt to change. Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) can provide a solution. More integration between the health system and life at home and work will benefit everybody, providing better, more holistic lifelong care at lower cost. This book presents and summarizes the achievements of an accomplished group of researchers around the globe and from diverse technical backgrounds. They use a wide range of approaches to optimize the use of healthcare technology and integrate such technology into human lives in a way that will benefit all. The book is divided into seven main sections: AAL in the health space Devices and infrastructure to facilitate AAL AAL in gerontology Smart homes as a vehicle for AAL Applications of AAL in rehabilitation AAL initiatives; and finally Novel developments and visions for the area Developing technologies which cater for the broad range of individuals in our complex societies is a major challenge which poses many problems. The research described here pushes the boundaries, and will inspire other researchers to continue their exploration of technologies to improve lives. Excerpted from Handbook of Ambient Assisted Living: Technology for Healthcare, Rehabilitation and Well-Being All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.