Smart wireless continence management system for elderly with dementia
Elderly patients, especially those with dementia may suffer incontinence and related problems due to decline in physical and mental abilities. This paper presents the design, development and deployment of a smart wireless continence management system in a nursing home which addresses the pressing ne...
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Published in | HealthCom 2008 - 10th International Conference on e-health Networking, Applications and Services pp. 33 - 34 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , , |
Format | Conference Proceeding |
Language | English |
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IEEE
01.07.2008
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Summary: | Elderly patients, especially those with dementia may suffer incontinence and related problems due to decline in physical and mental abilities. This paper presents the design, development and deployment of a smart wireless continence management system in a nursing home which addresses the pressing need for reliable continence assessment to alleviate the inconveniences faced by the elderly and caregivers. Preliminary results are promising for long-term incontinence care. |
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ISBN: | 9781424422807 1424422809 |
DOI: | 10.1109/HEALTH.2008.4600105 |