Envisioning the future of healthcare through wearable technology

The cost of healthcare is increasing

Healthcare cost in UK

source: NHS

Prevalence of chronic diseases

Wearable trend

Behaviour intervention

Technology & Architecture

Challenge & Issue

Today talk

Unhealthy lifestyle

Lack of physical activity

Junk food

3.2m people in UK diagnosed with diabetes

Source: NHS (2013)

Providing just-in-time intervention

Constantly monitoring

Increasing awareness

Increasing fun & enjoyment

Increasing motivation

Increasing confidence

Reviewing progress

Wearabletechnology

& architecture

Body Sensor Networks (BSNs)

Motion sensors

Fall prevention

Patient fall

Sensors for monitoring vital sign

VitalJacket

EOG Goggle

Challenges & issues

Sensors & hardware capability

Wireless & connectivity

Security & privacy issue

The future?

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