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The improvement in processor performance through continuous breakthroughs in transistor technology has resulted in the proliferation of lightweight embedded systems. Advances in wireless technology and embedded systems have enabled remote healthcare and telemedicine. Continuous and real-time monitoring can discretely analyze how a patient's lifestyle affects his/her physiological conditions and if additional symptoms occur under various stimuli. Diabetes is one of most difficult challenges facing the healthcare industry today. One of the primary afflictions of diabetic patients is peripheral neuropathy (loss of sensation in the foot). As a direct result of this condition, the likelihood of ulcer increases which in many cases leads to to amputation. We have developed a wireless electronic orthotics composed of lightweight embedded systems and non-invasive sensors which can be used by diabetic patients suffering from peripheral neuropathy. Our proposed system monitors feet motion and pressure distribution beneath the feet in real-time and classifies the state of the patient. The proposed system detects the conditions that could potentially cause a foot ulcer. This system enables a continuous feedback mechanism for instance in case of an undesired behavior or condition a preemptive message wirelessly to the patient and the patient's caregiver.
Re: Electronic monitoring of activity for diabetic foot ulcer prevention
Hi
I have oftern thought that some form of electrnic monitoring and recording of real time activity and use by the client would be really helpful as to the effectiviness of differing off loading devices Porvided to the client.
it woulds also be nice to have some reliable data on activity levels and intensity of activity. Stresses placed on the foot.
This might also help validate treatment provided as being effective or not, and possibly suggest modifictions or when devices need repalcing.
The iproblems i have is i really dont know what is out there in the market place?
How one would incorarate this into a shoe or orthotic device?
The reliability?
and not to forget the cost?
Has anyone tried using these type of devices and didi it prve useful?
Electronic monitoring of activity for diabetic foot ulcer prevention
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