Advancing Remote Monitoring for Patients With Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias: Systematic Review.

Journal: JMIR aging
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Using remote monitoring technology in the context of Alzheimer disease (AD) care presents exciting new opportunities to lessen caregiver stress and improve patient care quality. The application of wearables, environmental sensors, and smart home systems designed specifically for patients with AD represents a promising interdisciplinary approach that integrates advanced technology with health care to enhance patient safety, monitor health parameters in real time, and provide comprehensive support to caregivers.

Authors

  • Mohmmad Arif Shaik
    Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA, United States.
  • Fahim Islam Anik
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna, Bangladesh.
  • Md Mehedi Hasan
    Nutrition and Clinical Services Division, International Center for Diarrheal Disease and Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Sumit Chakravarty
    Department of Electrical Engineering, Kennesaw State University, Marietta Campus, Marietta, GA 30060, USA.
  • Mary Dioise Ramos
    Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) New Orleans, School of Nursing, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, United States.
  • Mohammad Ashiqur Rahman
    Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Florida International University, Miami, FL, United States.
  • Sheikh Iqbal Ahamed
    Department of Computer Science, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, USA.
  • Nazmus Sakib
    SSL Lab, Dept. of CSE, Islamic University of Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh.