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C/S/201. Dissertation. Use of Telecare for ageing population

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2009
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The paper presents three chapters from a dissertation on the assistive information technology (IT) Telecare used to address the challenges of the ageing population in the UK. The literature review touches on the evolution of the Telecare industry, the role of telemedicine, telehealth and telecare in social care and health services, concerns related to the delivery of Telecare, etc. A case study of Telecare services is proposed to be conducted in the Lancashire region. The methods of the research are described including secondary sources and primary information to be obtained thorough interviews, questionnaires and empirical observation during the visits to installation sites, ‘smart homes’, monitoring centres, etc. Recommendations are suggested about a course of action to improve the implementation of healthcare services in the region.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, ICT, Telecare, e-health, Telemedicine, Telehealth, aging population, literature review, research methods,

 
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