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ReviewSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Remote Health Monitoring Systems for Elderly People: A Survey.

Salman Ahmed, Saad Irfan, Nasira Kiran, Nayyer Masood, Nadeem Anjum, Naeem Ramzan

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Review in Sensors (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
10citing papers in PubMed
4.8field-weighted citation impact, top 4% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed, 40 citations in OpenAlex.

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  5. Wearable sensors-based assistive technologies for patient health monitoring.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Salman AhmedDepartment of Computer Science, Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0002-8016-6961
Saad IrfanDepartment of Information Engineering Technology, National Skills University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0002-2985-2771
Nasira KiranSchool of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley PA1 2BE, UK.
Nayyer MasoodDepartment of Computer Science, Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
Nadeem AnjumDepartment of Computer Science, Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0001-6470-075X
Naeem RamzanSchool of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley PA1 2BE, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-5088-1462
Capital University of Science and Technology · PKUniversity of the West of Scotland · GB

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This paper addresses the growing demand for healthcare systems, particularly among the elderly population. The need for these systems arises from the desire to enable patients and seniors to live independently in their homes without relying heavily on their families or caretakers. To achieve substantial improvements in healthcare, it is essential to ensure the continuous development and availability of information technologies tailored explicitly for patients and elderly individuals. The primary objective of this study is to comprehensively review the latest remote health monitoring systems, with a specific focus on those designed for older adults. To facilitate a comprehensive understanding, we categorize these remote monitoring systems and provide an overview of their general architectures. Additionally, we emphasize the standards utilized in their development and highlight the challenges encountered throughout the developmental processes. Moreover, this paper identifies several potential areas for future research, which promise further advancements in remote health monitoring systems. Addressing these research gaps can drive progress and innovation, ultimately enhancing the quality of healthcare services available to elderly individuals. This, in turn, empowers them to lead more independent and fulfilling lives while enjoying the comforts and familiarity of their own homes. By acknowledging the importance of healthcare systems for the elderly and recognizing the role of information technologies, we can address the evolving needs of this population. Through ongoing research and development, we can continue to enhance remote health monitoring systems, ensuring they remain effective, efficient, and responsive to the unique requirements of elderly individuals.

Indexed as

Evidence GapsInformation TechnologyAgedHumansRecognition, Psychologyambient assisted living healthcareconcept drift in healthcareelderly people health monitoringhealth edge computinghealth fog computingmachine learning in healthcareremote health monitoring systemsmart health

Identifiers

PMID37631632
PMCPMC10458487
OpenAlexW4385741170

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Registered trials

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