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U-Care: Requirements Elicitation For Ambient Assisted Living [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Western countries are facing similar trends in healthcare: population is aging, life expectations are growing, the number of healthcare professionals is decreasing, cost pressure on healthcare systems is increasing and urbanization is taking place.
Beijnum, B.J.F. van   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Sustainable bioplastics manufacturing from renewable sources

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Bioplastics are manufactured by using polymers from different bio‐based sources. These novel materials not only offer biodegradability but also possess various functional properties that make them suitable for diverse applications. Recent developments in the preparation of bioplastics are reported, highlighting the distinct properties of each type of ...
C. Valeria L. Giosafatto   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

M3W maintaining and measuring mental wellness [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
In der Schweiz leiden knapp 120 000 Menschen an einer dementiellen Erkrankung. Fachleute für Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) und Smart Living vom Institut für Facililty Management und aus dem Institut für Datenanalyse und Prozessdesign der ZHAW School of ...
Binda, Giovanni, Kofler, Andrea
core   +1 more source

Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Action Recognition in Real-World Ambient Assisted Living Environment

open access: yesBig Data Mining and Analytics
The growing ageing population and their preference to maintain independence by living in their own homes require proactive strategies to ensure safety and support.
Vincent Gbouna Zakka   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Harnessing the Interaction Continuum for Subtle Assisted Living

open access: yesSensors, 2012
People interact with each other in many levels of attention, intention and meaning. This Interaction Continuum is used daily to deal with different contexts, adapting the interaction to communication needs and available resources.
Xavier Alamán   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Barriers and facilitators to older adults’ acceptance of camera-based active and assisted living technologies: a scoping review protocol [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

open access: yesOpen Research Europe, 2023
Objective To identify and synthesize evidence on the barriers and facilitators to older adults’ acceptance of camera-based active and assisted living (AAL) technologies in the home.
Natalie An Qi Tham   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Flexible context aware interface for ambient assisted living [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
A Multi Agent System that provides a (cared for) person, the subject, with assistance and support through an Ambient Assisted Living Flexible Interface (AALFI) during the day while complementing the night time assistance offered by NOCTURNAL with ...
Augusto, Juan Carlos   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Applying an Ethical Lens to the Treatment of People With Multiple Sclerosis

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The practice of neurology requires an understanding of clinical ethics for decision‐making. In multiple sclerosis (MS) care, there are a wide range of ethical considerations that may arise. These involve shared decision‐making around selection of a disease‐modifying therapy (DMT), risks and benefits of well‐studied medications in comparison to
Methma Udawatta, Farrah J. Mateen
wiley   +1 more source

A Legal View of Ambient Assisted Living Developments [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Proceedings of: 8th International Conference on Practical Applications of Agents and Multiagent Systems, Salamanca, Spain, April 26-28, 2010.In this paper, a legal approach to Ambient Assisted Living is considered.
Asís, Agustín de   +3 more
core   +3 more sources

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