Advances in telecare over the past 10 years

This article reviews advances during the past decade or so in telecare (ie, computer-supported social care at home). The need for telecare is discussed along with how it relates to social and health care. The expected benefits of telecare are also discussed. The evolution of telecare technology is r...

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Published in:Smart homecare technology and TeleHealth 2013-01, Vol.1, p.21
Main Authors: Turner, Kenneth J, McGee-Lennon, Marilyn R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of daily living
Analysis
Home care
Telemedicine
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Summary:This article reviews advances during the past decade or so in telecare (ie, computer-supported social care at home). The need for telecare is discussed along with how it relates to social and health care. The expected benefits of telecare are also discussed. The evolution of telecare technology is reviewed, covering various system generations. The capabilities of present day telecare are covered, along with its advantages, limitations, and barriers to uptake. Recent evaluations and exemplars of telecare are discussed. The user requirements for telecare are presented, complemented by a discussion of the issues in user and professional acceptance. The article concludes with a summary of past developments in telecare and the prospects for the future. Keywords: assisted living, health care, home care, independent living, social care, telehealth
ISSN:2253-1564
2253-1564
DOI:10.2147/SHTT.S42674