In recent years, rural communities in China
have been actively exploring a novel approach to elderly care that integrates
treatment with health preservation. For instance, in 2018, the number of
licensed physicians and registered nurses per 1000 people in rural areas was
significantly lower than in urban areas, indicating a shortage of medical
professionals. This study aims to contribute to the sustainable development of
rural elderly care by introducing smart technology, specifically fall posture
monitoring, into public services and facilities within rural communities. There
are two main types of intelligent technologies used for monitoring the health
of elderly individuals in their living environments: vision-based human
activity recognition (HAR) and sensor-based HAR. Additionally, the focus of
this study is on addressing a critical issue in elderly medical care: the
timely feedback and treatment of falls. To begin, we conducted a comprehensive
review of the current status and challenges associated with the application of
fall posture monitoring technology. Additionally, we examined the environmental
factors that contribute to the risk of falls in public spaces for the elderly.
These assessments serve as the technical and environmental foundation for developing
the proposed service framework. Our research was conducted from two primary
perspectives: the supply of service resources that combine treatment with
health preservation and the identification of risk factors associated with
outdoor public spaces in the community where falls are likely to occur. Data
for this study were collected through behavior mapping and field interviews. In
conclusion, we presented a constructive logic for the development of a public
service field that effectively combines treatment with health preservation.
This logic encompasses the integration of technology applications, resource
coordination, and improvements to the physical environment. The findings from
this study provide a scientific basis for the construction of public service
fields in “smart villages” and serve as practical references for similar
villages striving to adopt this innovative model. This approach has the
potential to improve the quality of care for elderly individuals in rural
communities and promote the integration of medical treatment and care. By
leveraging the insights gained from this research, it is expected that rural
communities would be better equipped to address the challenges of elderly care
and facilitate the widespread adoption of this integrated care model.
Author(s)
Details:-
Jingting
Meng
Department of Environmental Design, College of Art
and Communication, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
Ling
Yang
School of Civil Engineering and Architecture,
Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China and
Center of Urban and Rural Development, Zhejiang University of Science and
Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China.
Hao
Lei
School of Architecture, Tsinghua University,
Haidian, Beijing 100084, China.
Please see the link here: https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/caert/v2/8539E
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