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Innovative low-cost telemonitoring: A versatile system using generic hardware, open source software and free data brokering services

Submitted by karopka on Wed, 2013/11/06 - 17:27
TitleInnovative low-cost telemonitoring: A versatile system using generic hardware, open source software and free data brokering services
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsKok, Ka
Secondary AuthorsLang, Db
JournalHealth Care and Informatics Review Online
Volume17
Pagination2–10
Abstract

Improving access to vital medical information by telemonitoring has been shown to improve patient health, prevent admissions and shorten hospital length of stay [1,2]. Telemonitoring systems are costly and not in widespread use. This paper investigates the feasibility of creating a low-cost, versatile telemonitoring system through the use of generic hardware, open source software (OSS) and free data brokering services, by creating a working prototype. A low-cost, user friendly, widely available system could address the barriers that prevent widespread uptake of telemonitoring in healthcare.

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