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Formal modeling techniques for ambient assisted living
- Authors:
- PARENTE Guido, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing International, 36(2), June 2011, pp.192-216.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
In the development of systems of ambient assisted living (AAL), formalized models and analysis techniques can provide a ground that makes development amenable to a systematic approach. The following formal modeling tools and techniques are reviewed in relation to AAL: fault trees, evidential reasoning, evidential ontology networks, temporal logic, hidden Markov models and partially observable Markov models. A number of scenarios are then presented to provide insight on how each technique can match the needs of different types of problem in the application domain.
Going techno in the house
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 4.3.10, 2010, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
North Yorkshire Council has achieved success with its use of assistive technology and telecare in helping older people remain independent. This article looks at the local authorities approach and the benefits to their older residents.
‘I feel so much safer’: unravelling community equipment outcomes
- Authors:
- SAINTY Mandy, LAMBKIN Christopher, MAILE Louise
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72(11), November 2009, pp.499-506.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This study looks at the impact of community equipment services on the health and wellbeing outcomes of choice and control, quality of life, and personal dignity. Questionnaires were sent out to 483 adults who had been prescribed community equipment by social or primary care services to meet mobility needs (97), domestic activity needs (99), bathing needs (150), toileting needs (93) and sensory needs (44). A response rate of 52% was achieved. Seventy-eight per cent of respondents reported that they were using all the equipment prescribed. Of those who were using the equipment, 91% reported feeling safer and over 80% said that it made a positive difference to their independence, quality of life or ability to do things when they wanted. Bathing equipment was either very successful or not used at all, and the authors suggest that there is scope to maximise the effective use of bathing equipment. The provision of equipment had less of an impact on reducing the need for assistance at home, particularly from paid carers.
Research and development work relating to assistive technology 2006-07: presented pursuant to section 22 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 56p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Recent technological advances mean that, as well as research into the benefits of specific products, the systems, combinations of technologies and the way assistive technology interfacts with new mainstream technology are also researched. The Department of Health (DH) produces an annual report on this work: Research and development work relating to assistive technology. It covers the research and development work carried out by or on behalf of any Government department in relation to equipment that might increase the mobility, activities and independence or well being of disabled people and those suffering from long-term conditions. The annual reports are produced for DH by the Foundation for Assistive Technology (FAST). FAST is a charity funded by DH that works with the assistive technology community to promote useful research and development for disabled and older people.
Let's go techno
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 26.4.07, 2007, pp.44-45.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author looks at the Signal project in Leicestershire, which provides equipment, advice and information to help older people with day to day activities. The technology is now showcased on a tour bus to show people which tours around the area to demonstrate what is on offer.
Push button care
- Author:
- LEASON Katie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 18.08.05, 2005, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
This article analyses the potential for technology to improve the lives of older people.
Will care at home replace care homes
- Author:
- RICE Tony
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 13(2), April 2005, pp.3-6.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Nursing homes and residential care homes provide familiar and safe environments where any risks to individuals are minimised. But equally important is maintaining a sense of independence. Looks at whether latest assistive technology could provide safety and reassurance for people in their own homes.
Disembodied voices
- Author:
- TINKER Anthea
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 13.4.95, 1995, p.30.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Suggests that telecommunication technology could be the key to independent living for disabled people in the future.
Empirical studies on the effectiveness of assistive technology in the care of people with dementia: a systematic review
- Authors:
- FLEMING Richard, SUM Shima
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Assistive Technologies, 8(1), 2014, pp.14-34.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to assess the empirical support for the use of assistive technology in the care of people with dementia as an intervention to improve independence, safety, communication, wellbeing and carer support. Design/methodology/approach: A total of 232 papers were identified as potentially relevant. Inclusion criteria were: studies published between 1995 and 2011, incorporated a control group, pre-test-post-test, cross sectional or survey design, type of interventions and types of participants. The 41 papers that met criteria were subjected to an assessment of their validity using the model provided by Forbes. Following the assessment seven papers were considered as strong, ten moderate and 24 weak. The review is presented around the following topics: independence, prompts and reminders; safety and security; leisure and lifestyle, communication and telehealth; and therapeutic interventions. Findings: The literature exploring the use of assistive technologies for increasing independence and compensating for memory problems illustrate the problems of moving from the laboratory to real life. The studies are usually limited by very small samples, high drop-out rates, very basic statistical analyses and lack of adjustment for multiple comparisons and poor performance of the technology itself. Originality/value: Research to date has been unable to establish a positive difference to the lives of people with dementia by the general use of the assistive technology reviewed here. (Publisher abstract)
Research and development work relating to assistive technology 2012-13: presented to Parliament pursuant to Section 22 of the Chronically Sick and Disbled Persons Act 1970
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 136
- Place of publication:
- London
The report describes the wide range of government funded projects supporting the development, introduction and evaluation of assistive technology that might increase the range of activities and independence or wellbeing of disabled and older people. The report covers any aspect of research and development work in assistive technology, including service provision, research on motivation, cost or patterns of use, as well as technological development. Annex A provides a full listing of government and EU funded research into assistive technology in the UK that has started, finished, or carried out during the year. The report will be of interest to those who want to understand how advances in technology can directly benefit disabled and older people living in the community. (Edited publisher abstract)