UCD/PHA WORKSHOP (PervasiveHealth 2010)

Research Article

Health support system for diabetes prevention using networked health-monitoring equipment

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/ICST.PERVASIVEHEALTH2010.8750,
        author={Masashi Sugano and Masahide Imaki and Yukie Yoshida and Nobuyoshi Ando},
        title={Health support system for diabetes prevention using networked health-monitoring equipment},
        proceedings={UCD/PHA WORKSHOP (PervasiveHealth 2010) },
        proceedings_a={UCD-PHA},
        year={2010},
        month={6},
        keywords={Blood pressure Diabetes Diseases Home automation Internet Microcomputers Senior citizens Sensor systems Web services ZigBee},
        doi={10.4108/ICST.PERVASIVEHEALTH2010.8750}
    }
    
  • Masashi Sugano
    Masahide Imaki
    Yukie Yoshida
    Nobuyoshi Ando
    Year: 2010
    Health support system for diabetes prevention using networked health-monitoring equipment
    UCD-PHA
    IEEE
    DOI: 10.4108/ICST.PERVASIVEHEALTH2010.8750
Masashi Sugano1,*, Masahide Imaki1, Yukie Yoshida1, Nobuyoshi Ando2,*
  • 1: School of Comprehensive Rehabilitation, Osaka Prefecture University, 3-7-30 Habikino, Habikino-shi, Osaka, Japan
  • 2: Business Incubation Division, Hitachi Ltd., 1-6-6 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
*Contact email: sugano@rehab.osakafu-u.ac.jp, nobuyoshi.ando.kb@hitachi.com

Abstract

For participants of diabetes prevention programs, we consider that it is effective to record vital signs, such as weight and blood pressure, and to receive instruction based on such readings during the follow-up period in order to avoid rebound. Although the Internet is an effective medium for recording data and reporting everyday health status, health support systems that require the use of a PC can place a heavy burden on users, especially elderly users. In this research, we utilized a sensor information web service which is a home network based on ZigBee, and discuss effective implementation of a follow-up system. We explained and demonstrated the proposed system to participants who had completed a diabetes prevention program and administered a questionnaire about their impression of system use. From the questionnaire results, we clarify the considerations and requirements necessary for introducing such a home network system with the elderly.