"Development Plan for the Project: Integrated System for Patient Localization, Tracking and Monitoring in an Indoor Environment"

Abstract

Currently, the health care problem for older people is becoming of considerable size and involves the whole civilized world. The number of people in need of assistance is constantly growing due to life extension, and the social cost is becoming unsustainable. Technological evolution and IT development can help contain spending by providing efficient health services and improving the quality of life. This article highlights methodological and technical aspects to support the development of an integrated system for locating and monitoring people in their homes or nursing homes. This system complements the home care service by avoiding hospitalization in health facilities with more significant financial burdens.