Publications by authors named "Joanne Cai"
Article Synopsis
- The increasing number of Canadians over 65 years old highlights the need for smart home technologies to help manage chronic diseases and support independent living among older adults.
- This systematic review evaluated the clinical evidence for various in-home localization technologies, reviewed their acceptability, and categorized the types of technologies available.
- Findings showed mixed results regarding the ability of these technologies to identify cognitive impairments, though they were effective in detecting frailty; acceptability was generally favorable, particularly for ambient sensors, with high accuracy levels for room detection.
The population of older adults is rapidly growing. In-home monitoring systems have been used to support aging-in-place. Ambient sensors or wearable localizers can be used but may be too low resolution, while camera systems are invasive to privacy.
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