Development of Ambient Assisted Living Products and Services

2017 ◽  
pp. 230-252
Author(s):  
Ana Isabel Martins ◽  
Alexandra Queirós ◽  
Nelson Pacheco Rocha
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Ambient Assisted Living ◽  
End Users ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Usability Assessment ◽  
Development Processes

Background: the involvement of the potential end users in the development processes is a relevant issue for the acceptance of Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) products and services. Objective: this study aimed to use the conceptual framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to conceptualize instruments for the different phases of the AAL development processes. Methods: personas and scenarios were modified, considering the fundamental concepts of the ICF in order to highlight end user's functioning and health conditions, and an ICF based instrument for usability assessment was defined and validated. Results: the results of several observational studies suggest the adequacy of the ICF based instruments (personas and scenarios and usability assessment instrument). Conclusion: the present study indicates that the ICF based instruments can be useful tools for the development of Ambient Assisted Living products or services.

Personas and Scenarios Based on Functioning and Health Conditions

2015 ◽  
pp. 274-294
Author(s):  
Alexandra Queirós ◽  
Margarida Cerqueira ◽  
Ana Isabel Martins ◽  
Anabela G. Silva ◽  
Joaquim Alvarelhão ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Assisted Living ◽  
Ambient Assisted Living ◽  
International Classification ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Human Functioning

This chapter presents how the concepts of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) can be used to optimize the role of personas and scenarios in the development and evaluation of Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) systems and services, especially in aspects related to human functioning and health conditions.

The ICF: A Classification System and Conceptual Framework Ideal for Audiological Rehabilitation

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Pierre Gagné ◽  
Mary Beth Jennings ◽  
Kenneth Southall
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Classification System ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Health It ◽  
Common Framework ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Rehabilitation Sciences

Abstract In 2001, the World Health Organization (WHO) adopted the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health, commonly referred to as the ICF (WHO, 2001), which is a biopsychosocial classification system of health. It provides a common framework for describing consequences of health conditions and specifically for understanding the dimensions of health and functioning. The ICF is particularly relevant for rehabilitation sciences because the health conditions of people seeking rehabilitation services are typically chronic and the associated impairments cannot be cured. The present article highlights some key differences between a curative and a rehabilitative approach to health services. Then, the components of the IFC are defined, described, and illustrated. The main characteristics of the classification system are outlined. Finally, some important features associated with the use of the ICF as a conceptual framework for clinical services in rehabilitative audiology are presented.

The UniversAAL Platform for AAL (Ambient Assisted Living)

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erina Ferro ◽  
Michele Girolami ◽  
Dario Salvi ◽  
Christopher Mayer ◽  
Joe Gorman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Ambient Assisted Living ◽  
Community Support ◽  
End Users ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Funded Research ◽  
Open Platform ◽  
Widespread Adoption ◽  
Development Support

AbstractThis article describes the UniversAAL platform, an open platform intended to facilitate the development, distribution, and deployment of technological solutions for Ambient assisted living (AAL). The platform is intended to benefit end users (i.e., assisted persons, their families, and caregivers), authorities with responsibility for AAL, and organizations involved in the development and deployment of AAL services. It consists of an extensive set of resources (some are software and some are models/architectures) aimed at these different groups. The resources are classified into three main groups: runtime support, development support, and community support. The article presents the benefits that can be expected from the widespread adoption of the platform. The article also describes progress on prototype implementations of some of the software resources, and the results of initial evaluations of the platform. The work is partially based on results from earlier European Union-funded research projects in the area.

A Conceptual Framework for the Design and Development of AAL Services

2013 ◽  
pp. 568-586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Queirós ◽  
Joaquim Alvarelhão ◽  
Anabela G. Silva ◽  
António Teixeira ◽  
Nelson Pacheco da Rocha
Keyword(s):  
Assisted Living ◽  
Ambient Assisted Living ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Design And Development ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Semantic Framework ◽  
Research Investment ◽  
Strong Focus

A digital environment with a pervasive and unobtrusive intelligence able to proactively support elderly people in their daily lives, enabling them to live independently for longer, and reducing the need for long term care is the fundamental idea of the Ambient Assisted Living (AAL). After considerable research investment, there is a good understanding of the domain problem. However, the need to broaden the scope of problems being addressed is undeniable. Ecological approaches for design and development of AAL services are required in order to reinforce a strong focus on people. The chapter presents a comprehensive model based on the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) to characterize users, theirs contexts, activities, and participation, and to structure a semantic framework for AAL services.

scholarly journals A conceptual framework for designing Ambient assisted living services for individuals with disabilities in Uganda and South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Kyazze ◽  
Janet Wesson ◽  
Kevin Naudé
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Ambient Assisted Living ◽  
Interaction Techniques ◽  
Individuals With Disabilities ◽  
Practical Guidelines ◽  
User Friendly

Background: Individuals with disabilities experience difficulty in using various everyday technologies such as computers and smartphones.Objectives: To propose a conceptual framework that will lead to the development of practical and user friendly assistive technology.Method: A literature review of challenges faced by individuals with physical disabilities was carried out. Interviews with adults with physical disabilities in Kampala, Uganda, and Port Elizabeth, South Africa, identified three main challenges with regard to using technology: using a mobile phone, controlling an electronic environment and using a computer.Results: The challenges identified can be solved by taking into consideration the needs of individuals with disabilities. However, the design of new technologies and interaction techniques, such as natural hand gestures and voice, as input mechanisms has able-bodied individuals in mind. Individuals with disabilities are considered as an afterthought. The main reason for this is that individuals with a disability are a minority and hence it may not make economic sense for technology innovators to cater for their unique needs. A lack of practical guidelines on how to design for individuals with disabilities is another reason why designing for individuals with disabilities is often an afterthought.Conclusion: This article proposes a conceptual framework that can be used by researchers and technology designers in order to design products that could cater for the unique needs of individuals with disabilities. The article also emphasises the importance of exploring alternative interaction techniques, as they could enable individuals with disabilities to fully utilise technologies such as smart phones, computers and smart home electronics.

SMAF, RAI und ICF – Pflegeassessmentinstrumente für den extramuralen Bereich

Pflege ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 205-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Rappold
Keyword(s):  
Home Care ◽  
International Classification ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Resident Assessment ◽  
Resident Assessment Instrument

In diesem Artikel wird die im Auftrag des Dachverbands Wiener Sozialeinrichtungen, durchgeführte Analyse von ausgewählten Assessmentinstrumenten für die Hauskrankenpflege beschrieben. Standardisiertes Vorgehen zur Erhebung der Pflegebedürftigkeit gewinnt in der Gesundheits- und Krankenpflege an Bedeutung. Zahlreiche Assessmentinstrumente bieten dafür einen Rahmen. Für den Auftraggeber waren das SMAF (le Système de Mesure de l’Autonomie Fonctionnelle), das RAI HC 2.0 (Resident Assessment Instrument – Home Care) und die ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) von besonderem Interesse und wurden analysiert. Besonderes Augenmerk wurde auf die grundlegenden Bestandteile der Instrumente, die Erfahrungen mit der praktischen Anwendung sowie auf wissenschaftliche Befunde gelegt. Das Resultat dieser Arbeit zeigt, dass die Verbreitung im deutschsprachigen Raum sowie die wissenschaftlichen Untersuchungen unterschiedlich weit fortgeschritten sind und noch ein breites Betätigungsfeld bieten.

Iterative User Involvement in Ambient Assisted Living Research and Development Processes

2011 ◽  
pp. 217-243
Author(s):  
Sonja Müller ◽  
Ingo Meyer ◽  
Ilse Bierhoff ◽  
Sarah Delaney ◽  
Andrew Sixsmith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Support System ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Ambient Assisted Living ◽  
User Involvement ◽  
Older Person ◽  
Development Processes

The example chosen to best demonstrate how the character and detail of user ideas changed in the different stages of the R&D process is the development of an exercise support system applying an avatar showing the exercises on the TV in the home of an older person.

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