Use of sensors systems to monitor the mobility of elderly

19th Argentinean Bioengineering Society Congress

Marques, M.R.^1 ; Raymundo, T.M.^1 ; Santana, C.S.^2

Post Graduate Program Interunits Bioengineering EESC/FMRP/IQSC, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil^1

Behavioral Science Department, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil^2

关键词: Assistive devices;    Assistive technology;    Catchment system;    Collection device;    Feedback systems;    Independent living;    Quality of life;    Signal monitoring;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/477/1/012010/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1742-6596/477/1/012010

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

Even presenting risk of falls or mobility difficulties, many seniors prefer to live independently as long as possible. Thus, there is a need for solutions to enable independent living safely and to strengthen family support. Among them are the collection devices that assist in monitoring and quality of life of seniors. This paper aims to conduct a survey of devices developed to capture signal monitoring and mobility aid for the elderly. The devices were grouped into a main category (sensors) followed by secondary categories in relation to the type of use of the sensors (aid device with sensors, robotics and smart homes). Data were analyzed descriptively, listing the products with the types of use. The study raised a total of 22 products. It is observed that most of the feedback systems is to use sensor systems alone, without being used in sets with other technologies like assistive devices or robotics. Most of the technologies has been developed for detecting falls, and fewer tasks are transfer and mobility in the community. We emphasize the importance of unity of catchment systems signals with assistive technologies, in addition to monitoring the elderly provide direct aid in performing the task performed.