Smart devices and healthy aging

Abstract

Abstract.Chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes mellitus, and neurodegenerative disorders represent major global health problems to society, and their incidence and prevalence continue to increase. Chronic diseases share common risk factors, including socio-economic factors and co-morbidities and, importantly, their risk increases with age. The silent transition from health to disease with a late onset of symptoms can delay treatment and interventions. Healthcare-systems must thus evolve proactive rather than purely reactive approaches to care once symptoms appear. Many self-tracking technologies (based on wireless biosensors) are readily available to the general public that monitor and record personal bio-related data. These biosensors may be wearable, implanted in the body or installed on a device. The aim of this review is to discuss the current market and proven utility of wrist-worn devices, in improving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Optimizing the technological opportunities for monitoring good health has the potential to empower people and help many enjoy a high quality of life.

Analysis of barriers and benefits associated with e-health technology applications

“…Among these groups, the literature points out that insecurity in the use of technology is associated mainly with the elderly group and social groups that are less economically favored or that live in remote areas of urban centers (Penedo et al, 2020). In this sense, it is important to point out that both groups require greater health care when compared to other social groups: the elderly, due to their more vulnerable health (Vinciguerra & Vinciguerra, 2019); and the disadvantaged social groups, due to precarious infrastructural resources and lack of efficient means of information (Franklin, Lavie, & Arena, 2015).…”

Deep learning-based ambient assisted living for self-management of cardiovascular conditions

“…New technologies have altered the traditional healthcare services into new intelligent systems for self-monitoring. Small and wearable devices are used to share, monitor and collect the patient data for a healthy lifestyle [36]. Selfmonitoring devices have Internet connections, sensors, GPS tracking systems, detectors, wireless technologies, small batteries, and a clock or display.…”

Acceptance of Consumer-Oriented Health Information Technologies (CHITs): Integrating Technology Acceptance Model with Perceived Risk

“…Different CHITs apps were offered through the Apple Store and Google Playstore for various health concerns [23]. Recently CHITs apps and accessories such as smart bands and wristwatches became available and favoured among health-conscious consumers [24,25]. The available CHITs apps and accessories perform health monitoring, physiological activity tracking, notification, heart rate recording, and sleep and mental health monitoring [3,4,5,15,17,24,26,27,29,30].…”