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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.
The evolving UK market for telecare
- Author:
- AKTIVE CONSORTIUM
- Publisher:
- Inventya Ltd
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 11
- Place of publication:
- Daresbury
This paper provides an overview of the changing UK market for telecare, examining the current drivers, the spectrum of customers of telecare solutions, the evolving technology development and service models, and the evolving retail and business to customer business models. Telecare is central for many older and vulnerable people living with cognitive and/or physical impairment, and who are often managing chronic healthcare conditions. It incorporates a mix of personal (wearable) and environmental sensors used throughout (and in some cases beyond) an individual’s home, and whose data transmission is monitored remotely in real-time to ensure the safety and security of the individual. The paper utilises insight from a sociological study of selected older people living in their own homes who were prone to falls and cognitive decline, and from the observation of how telecare products and services were used to support independent living. (Edited publisher abstract)
Shifting from compensation to participation: a model for occupational therapy in low vision
- Author:
- SCHOESSOW Kimberly
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73(4), April 2010, pp.160-169.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Older adults with low vision present unique challenges to occupational therapists because they are generally independent in self-care but limited in leisure, productivity and instrumental activities of daily living. This paper describes a comprehensive literature review and an assessment of the needs of older adults with low vision and proposes a model for occupational therapists. A comprehensive MEDLINE search (1990-2009) of the literature on the interaction between low vision and intrinsic and extrinsic factors was performed. Titles and abstracts were reviewed and all relevant full articles were selected. Additionally, manual searches were conducted of related occupational therapy literature. The literature review found that low vision rehabilitation focuses on technology and modifying the physical environment. However, there are many intrinsic and extrinsic factors that affect the use of these technologies and devices such as cognition, psychology, physiology, spirituality and the social environment. The model proposes expanding occupational therapy with low vision clients to focus comprehensively on participation and integration in the home and community. A sample measurement model for occupational therapy evaluation is provided.
Positioning turnaround services for older people: discussion paper
- Author:
- OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY. Institute of Public Care
- Publisher:
- Oxford Brookes University. Institute of Public Care
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 19
- Place of publication:
- Bath
This paper advocates a model for targeting health and social care provision in older old age called ‘Turnaround’. Turnaround is advocated in the context of older population changes which make it imperative that authorities limit the need for high cost provision such as residential care and intensive home care support. The approach would aim to develop provision that lessens the likelihood of admission to hospital or care, or demand for high intensity community provision, through a holistic approach which focuses on improvement, recovery and rehabilitation. It would comprise a mixture of any or all of the following: a combined community care capacity bringing together home care, assistive technology, care and repair and some nursing skills; some enhanced health care based capability; a focus on improving mobility; a focus on improving diet and nutrition; delivering social contact; and welfare benefits and income maximisation where alleviable poverty is a driver towards poor health and care. Turnaround is presented as an interdisciplinary, flexible approach based on identifiable, agreed and proven methodologies, which could identify target populations with the characteristics likely to drive towards high levels of intervention. It could therefore promote the fullest possible recovery in a way that is most acceptable to service users/patients. A three-level model of delivery is discussed, and the process is laid out in terms of the steps of recognition, assessment, intervention and monitoring. Suggestions for measuring outcomes are also made. (Edited publisher abstract)
The right to take risks: model policies, guidance to staff and training material on restraint and risk taking in residential care and nursing homes for older people
- Author:
- COUNSEL AND CARE
- Publisher:
- Counsel and Care
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 1v.,looseleaf.
- Place of publication:
- London
Contains policies and guidelines on: principles of care relating to risk taking by older people in residential care; how to deal with restraint and risk taking in care plans; residents who are liable to get or fall out of bed; residents who are restless; electronic tagging; day to day relationships between residents and staff; involving relatives and friends; and managing and supporting staff. Also contains a classification of restraint taken from What if they hurt themselves, and a section containing training material.