Smart Cities

Chapter 27Smart Health Monitoring Using Smart Systems

Carl Chalmers

Department of Computer Science, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK

Chapter Menu

Introduction

Background

Integration for Monitoring Applications

Conclusion

Objectives

• • To investigate how smart gird technologies can be utilized for applications beyond generation, distribution, and consumption.
• • To understand how electricity usage data can facilitate independent living, early intervention practice (EIP) for people living with self-limiting conditions.
• • To investigate the use of smart meters for the behavioral analysis of individual patients with healthcare conditions.
• • To become familiar with the end-to-end smart metering infrastructure and the role it plays in identifying behavioral trends.

27.1 Introduction

Each year, the number of people living with self-limiting conditions, such as dementia, Parkinson's disease, and mental health problems, is increasing [1]. This is largely due to individuals living longer and improvements in diagnosis and treatments. The number of populace living with dementia worldwide [2] is currently estimated at 35.6 million, and this number is set to double by 2030 and more than triple by 2050. Additionally, one in four people currently experience some kind of mental health problem each year [3]. Supporting these sufferers places a considerable strain on organizations such as the National Health Service (NHS), local councils, frontline social services, and carers/relatives ...