Supporting People with Dementia Using Pervasive Health Technologies
Author | : Maurice D Mulvenna |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2010-02-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781848825512 |
ISBN-13 | : 184882551X |
Rating | : 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Download or read book Supporting People with Dementia Using Pervasive Health Technologies written by Maurice D Mulvenna and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information and communication technologies can provide new paradigms in healthcare provision. In particular, new Pervasive Healthcare technologies can revolutionise the dynamics of healthcare, enabling people to remain at home for longer, at lower costs to health and welfare organisations. This book reveals how pervasive healthcare technologies can be designed in conjunction with users and carers, as well as exploring the application of novel methods and technologies.