Research Article
Monitoring Behavioral Patterns in Hospitals through Activity-Aware Computing
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/ICST.PERVASIVEHEALTH2008.2527, author={Monica Tentori and Jesus Favela}, title={Monitoring Behavioral Patterns in Hospitals through Activity-Aware Computing}, proceedings={2nd International ICST Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare}, publisher={IEEE}, proceedings_a={PERVASIVEHEALTH}, year={2008}, month={7}, keywords={activity recognition activity-aware computing behavioral activities patterns hospitals}, doi={10.4108/ICST.PERVASIVEHEALTH2008.2527} }- Monica Tentori
Jesus Favela
Year: 2008
Monitoring Behavioral Patterns in Hospitals through Activity-Aware Computing
PERVASIVEHEALTH
ICST
DOI: 10.4108/ICST.PERVASIVEHEALTH2008.2527
Abstract
Hospital nurses closely monitor patients to track their evolution and identify their needs. Based on a workplace study conducted in a hospital, we present the design of a mobile activity monitor aimed at creating a wearable ambient connection between patients and nurses. The system monitors patients’ behavioral patterns and notifies nurses of relevant patient states through a bracelet wore by nurses. This bracelet works in pair with a cell phone to show information related to the activity being executed by patients. The results of a preliminary evaluation showed that nurses perceived the application to be useful and efficient and, the general idea seemed appealing.
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