TY - BOOK ID - 77918580 TI - Advances in home care technologies : results of the MATCH project PY - 2012 SN - 1299333362 1614991278 9781614991274 161499126X 9781614991267 9781614991267 PB - Amsterdam : IOS Press, DB - UniCat KW - Home care services KW - Medical care KW - Delivery of health care KW - Delivery of medical care KW - Health care KW - Health care delivery KW - Health services KW - Healthcare KW - Medical and health care industry KW - Medical services KW - Personal health services KW - Public health KW - Home health agencies KW - Home health care KW - Community health services KW - Technological innovations. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:77918580 AB - An ageing population is burdening social and healthcare services around the world, and this problem is likely to get worse as the percentage of older people continues to rise. Many governments are already responding to this challenge, and a key element in their strategies is the development and deployment of computer-based telecare and telehealth technologies to support care at home in a cost-effective manner. Human involvement in care continues to be central, but home care technologies can offer reassurance, and support routine aspects, to the benefit of all concerned.This book provides an up-to-date overview of key advances in the relevant technology, with an in-depth examination of the latest research in various home care technologies by experts in the field. The book mainly discusses the results of the Mobilising Advanced Technologies for Care at Home (MATCH) project, co-ordinated by the University of Stirling in Scotland, but work on related projects is also included.The book will be of interest to all researchers and practitioners in the fields of telecare and telehealth, policymakers in these areas, and providers of social and healthcare with an interest in technology. ER -