Thai city pilots smart healthcare for elderly

 27-Jul-16, GovInsider 

Saensuk city in Thailand is trialling a smart healthcare project to monitor the health of its elderly and allow nurses to respond quicker to emergencies.

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 The pilot will monitor elderly patients through smart devices and sensors installed in residence and nursing homes. This data will help the government better plan healthcare resources.

The elderly will wear a smart device that can monitor their movements and sleeping patterns, alerting healthcare providers when unusual activity is detected like an abrupt fall, or if a panic button is pressed.

Previously, when local nurses conducted house visits for elderly patients, they could not provide accurate treatment because they were unsure of the cause of the emergency. 

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 Elsevier APAC Healthcare Update