Basholli, A. orcid.org/0000-0002-2893-1830, Lagkas, T. orcid.org/0000-0002-0749-9794, Bath, P.A. orcid.org/0000-0002-6310-7396 et al. (1 more author) (2015) Feasibility of sensor-based technology for monitoring health in developing countries - cost analysis and user perception aspects. In: ArXiv. 17th International Symposium on Health Information Management Research, ISHIMR 2015, 25-26 Jun 2015, York, UK.
Abstract
Understanding the financial burden of chronic diseases in developing regions still remains an important economical factor which influences the successful implementation of sensor based applications for continuous monitoring of chronic conditions. Our research focused on a comparison of literature-based data with real costs of the management and treatment of chronic diseases in a developing country, and we are using Kosovo as an example here. The results reveal that the actual living costs exceed the minimum expenses that chronic diseases impose. Following the potential of a positive economic impact of sensor based platforms for monitoring chronic conditions, we further examined the users perception of digital technology. The purpose of this paper is to present the varying cost levels of treating chronic diseases, identify the users concerns and requirements towards digital technology and discuss issues and challenges that the application of sensor based platforms imply in low and middle income countries.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2018 The Author(s). For reuse permissions, please contact the Author(s). |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Information School (Sheffield) The University of Sheffield > International Faculty (Sheffield) > City College - Computer Science |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 18 Jun 2018 09:57 |
Last Modified: | 19 Dec 2022 13:49 |
Published Version: | https://arxiv.org/abs/1804.08661 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:131837 |