Healthy Computing Dr. Richard Curry May 2010
What is Telecare? Telecare is the use of information, communication and sensor technologies to deliver health and social support to people to help them live as independently as possible in the lowest intensity care setting consistent with their needs and wishes.
Information & communication, e.g. health advice, virtual self-help groups Safety and security monitoring, e.g. Bath overflowing, gas left on, door unlocked Individual monitoring: Physiological signs Lifestyle / activities Electronic assistive technology, e.g. environmental controls, doors opening/closing, control of beds Improving functionality Mitigating risk The individual in their home or wider environment Prevention
Intensity of Care Self-Managed Care
Research Interests Prescribed Elective Seamless transition between elective telecare and prescribed telecare Ambient Computing Making sense of sensors Index of Health Index of Wellness
Research Activity Current KTP – algorithm development Living Laboratory Future Promoting wellness through the workplace