Designing Digital Technologies and Safeguards for Improving Activities and Well-Being for Aging in Place

Fournier, Hélène; Kondratova, Irina; Molyneaux, Heather

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-60149-2_40

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“…When these susceptible devices are connected to networks, they expose whole digital healthcare infrastructures to security risks, and pervasive internet access significantly expands the attack surface [23]. According to [24], cybersecurity is a critical component of a secure, effective, and dependable healthcare delivery system. Security and privacy issues may be resolved by following best practices to protect systems and devices.…”

Section: Internet Of Things (Iot)mentioning

confidence: 99%

The Effectiveness of IoT Based Wearable Devices and Potential Cybersecurity Risks: A Systematic Literature Review from the Last Decade

et al. 2022

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Wearable technology has enormous promise, particularly for data collection for cutting-edge health research, and its popularity has soared in recent years. This study aims to provide IoT-based wearable devices' effectiveness and potential cybersecurity threats to these innovative technologies. Using the PRISMA-2020 (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) methodology, we conducted a scoping study to understand better the application of inexpensive, consumer-grade wearables for health research from a population health viewpoint. Scopus databases yielded a total of 43 articles. Our findings show that academics and research participants are tremendously interested in this technology, but they are also wary about using wearables. These devices are still vulnerable to cybersecurity assaults such as data privacy and security in healthcare. However, blockchain technology is a potential alternative for integrating with IoT-based wearables to ensure data privacy. Furthermore, according to the findings, wearables have an increasingly diverse range of applications, including COVID-19 prediction, fertility tracking, heat-related sickness, pharmacological effects, and psychological therapies; they also include underrepresented populations, such as those with rare diseases. In low-resource environments, there is a lack of research on wearable devices.

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Section: Internet Of Things (Iot)mentioning

confidence: 99%