Ubiquitous Computing and Its Applications in the Disease Management in a Ubiquitous City

Abstract

The actual challenge in health is to manage patients with chronic diseases from a holistic approach where technology around the patient and at the city enhances their wellness. This paper deepens in the relations between health, devices, and models of technological cities and how these can be modeled to provide a more cost efficient solution while less invasive and more natural to the end users. In light of this, usable and accessible software and a wide range of devices, ranging from PC, smartphone, tablet and SmartTV have been tested. This manuscript will give good comprehension on how technology and disease management care models interact with the patient.

Understanding chronic pain in the ubiquitous community: the role of open data

“…We use “ubiquitous computing” as an umbrella term that describes a plethora of technologies able to support research and healthcare delivery while providing a formidable health data monitoring and surveillance opportunity for shaping everyday living healthcare provision plans ( 34 ). This goal becomes even more relevant when addressing health issues, especially in complex urban contexts ( 35 ). We acknowledge the need for the adoption of such a concept that includes important design features ( 36 ) based on the increasingly common use of wearable devices ( 37 ).…”