Innovations and Technological Advances in Healthcare Remote Monitoring Systems for the Elderly and Vulnerable People: A Scoping Review
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Abstract
The ever-evolving landscape of healthcare demands innovative solutions, particularly in light of the global health crisis of 2020 and the aging global population. Technological advancements and new approaches in remote health monitoring systems have helped to bridge the gap for vulnerable individuals such as older adults. This review explores methods for the analysis of physiological signals using remote and intelligent systems and mobile and web-based applications, mostly linked to wearable devices, focusing primarily on the elderly population. The main objective is to identify crucial advancements in the development or integration of technology applied to addressing challenges of this magnitude. The research is structured following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. The search strategy was implemented in databases such as the ACM Digital Library, IEEE Xplore, PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, and Springer Link. A total of 411 articles were collected, and inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to focus on studies published between 2020 and 2024. Ultimately, 100 articles from 35 countries were selected for data extraction. The findings reveal significant progress in remote monitoring technologies but emphasize the need for rigorous validation to ensure accuracy and reliability across diverse populations. To develop robust systems that provide equitable and high-quality healthcare, it is essential to address critical challenges such as data privacy, security, accessibility, and ethical considerations.
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OpenAlex topics: IoT and Edge/Fog Computing · Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
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Centro de Investigación en Computación, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Juan de Dios Bátiz S/N, Nueva Industrial Vallejo, Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City 07738, Mexico
Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica Unidad Culhuacan, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Santa Ana No. 1000, San Francisco Culhuacán, Coyoacán, Mexico City 04430, Mexico
Centro Universitario UAEM Zumpango, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Camino Viejo a Jilotzingo S/N Continuación Calle Rayón, Valle Hermoso, Zumpango 55600, Mexico
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