Ageing, chronic disease, technology and smart homes: an Australian perspective
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Ageing, chronic disease, technology and smart homes: an Australian perspective |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 2177 |
Book Title | Intelligent technologies for bridging the grey digital divide |
Authors | |
Author | Soar, Jeffrey |
Editors | Soar, Jeffrey, Swindell, Rick and Tsang, Philip |
Page Range | 15-29 |
Chapter Number | 2 |
Number of Pages | 15 |
Year | 2011 |
Publisher | IGI Global |
Place of Publication | Hershey, PA, United States |
ISBN | 9781615208258 |
9781615208265 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61520-825-8.ch002 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.igi-global.com/Bookstore/TitleDetails.aspx?TitleId=41761 |
Abstract | This chapter explores ageing, chronic disease, technology and social change. Healthcare has been transformed through medical technology but there is much still to be done to enable seamless exchanges between all carers which is expected to improve safety, quality and efficiency. There is massive potential for technology to transform the experience of ageing including assisting with the management of chronic disease, coordinated care and guided self-care for consumers. Innovative technologies are increasingly available to assist in maintaining health and independent living. This includes telecare, telehealth, assistive technologies, robots and smart homes. A challenge is in providing access to and support in the use of technologies where there are clear benefits to consumers, carers, providers and funders of healthcare. The chapter also reports on the Queensland Smart Home Initiative which is one of several organisations internationally that share a mission of assisting people to be supported through these technologies. |
Keywords | ageing; aged care; technology; change; independent living; smart home |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 330105. Architectural science and technology |
420301. Aged health care | |
460908. Information systems organisation and management | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Collaboration for Ageing and Aged-Care Informatics Research |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9zx0w/ageing-chronic-disease-technology-and-smart-homes-an-australian-perspective
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