A Smart Garment for Older Walkers

WP Burns; Chris D. Nugent; PJ McCullagh; Dewar Finlay; Ian Cleland; SI McClean; BW Scotney; Jane McCann

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-30779-9_39

A Smart Garment for Older Walkers

WP Burns
, Chris D. Nugent
, PJ McCullagh
, Dewar Finlay
, Ian Cleland
, SI McClean
, BW Scotney
, Jane McCann

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Abstract

Walking is cited as the best form of exercise for persons over the age of 60. In this paper we outline the development and evaluation of a smart garment system that is used to monitor the wellbeing of users in addition to their overall physical activity regimes. A technological solution has been produced offering the desired functionality and is delivered in a simple user-friendly form factor. In this paper we outline the development and evaluation of a prototype as part of an iterative development cycle, with 6 participants aged between 60 and 73 years of age. The results show that technology has the potential to be accepted by older users and improve their activity regimes.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Unknown Host Publication
Publisher	Springer
Pages	258-261
Number of pages	4
Volume	7251
ISBN (Print)	978-3-642-30778-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-30779-9_39
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - 12 Jun 2012
Event	International Conference on Smart homes and Health Telematics - Artimino, Italy Duration: 12 Jun 2012 → …

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Conference	International Conference on Smart homes and Health Telematics
Period	12/06/12 → …

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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