Smart bracelets for people with dementia

Equipment worn on the patient's hand will collect information about health, activity, self-control . to help monitor and treat the disease.

According to HTI, scientists from Farunhofer Institute, Germany, have been able to measure outside environmental activities in dementia patients, contributing to monitoring and supporting treatment of the disease.

The induction system in hand monitors the patient's health data and external environmental indicators.(Photo: HTI).

The system will collect necessary data about the health and operation of patients. A range of sensors are equipped with the ability to monitor biological signals on the patient's body including heart rate, respiratory, circulatory, body temperature, resistance, chorea on the skin . Together With that is the indicator in the external environment such as ambient temperature, brightness, noise level and wrist movement. Devices that charge and interact wirelessly with other tracking systems such as smartphones.

According to the research team, the function of motion tracking over time can provide detailed information about disease progression. Immediate warnings are issued when the patient falls or does not move. Data is encrypted and shared with caregivers and doctors through a tracking system.

"The device is used for patients for many years, from the first diagnosis to clinical treatment, frequent updates, increased patient autonomy and the opportunity for them to live in familiar environments for as long as possible. Another version is a wristband that has been tested and received a positive response from many patients, ' said Erik Jung, a physicist in the research team.

Based on the data recorded by the device, the doctor will have specific treatment for each patient and monitor the condition. Equipment with high durability, long-term use.