Evaluating the Economic Impact of Smart Care Platforms: Qualitative and Quantitative Results of a Case Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In response to the increasing pressure of the societal challenge because of a graying society, a gulf of new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) supported care services (eCare) can now be noticed. Their common goal is to increase the quality of care while decreasing its costs. Smart Care Platforms (SCPs), installed in the homes of care-dependent people, foster the interoperability of these services and offer a set of eCare services that are complementary on one platform. These eCare services could not only result in more quality care for care receivers, but they also offer opportunities to care providers to optimize their processes.

Objective

The objective of the study was to identify and describe the expected added values and impacts of integrating SCP

SUBMITTER: Vannieuwenborg F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5108925 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature