| Course Unit Code | 450-4112/02 |
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| Number of ECTS Credits Allocated | 4 ECTS credits |
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| Type of Course Unit * | Optional |
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| Level of Course Unit * | Second Cycle |
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| Semester when the Course Unit is delivered | Summer Semester |
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| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Requisites | Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) | Personal ID | Name |
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| CER275 | prof. Ing. Martin Černý, Ph.D. |
| Summary |
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| The course focuses on current technologies in the field of telemedicine, monitoring of biological signals in and their applications in healthcare and assisted living. Students will learn the principles and techniques of health monitoring, smart health and assisted living, including telemedicine and e-health. The course will provide an overview of current technologies and their use to promote independence and quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities. |
| Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit |
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| Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify and describe various technologies used for health monitoring in everyday life, assistive technology, and assisted living resources. They will be able to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of telemedicine and e-health solutions. Design and implement assistive technologies to promote the independence of people with disabilities. Apply engineering approaches to the development and implementation of wearable technologies and technologies for aging and independence. |
| Course Contents |
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Lectures:
The following main topics will be discussed with students during the lectures:
1. Home health monitoring and wearable technology:
o Techniques and technologies for health monitoring, such as wearable devices, mobile applications, and non-contact biosignal monitoring methods.
o Smart technology applications in home care and assisted living, including remote patient monitoring systems and smart home assistants.
2. Telemedicine and e-health:
o Fundamentals of telemedicine and e-health, in health and social service applications.
3. Assistive technologies:
o Principles and practices of assistive technologies that promote independence and quality of life for people with disabilities.
o An overview of current assistive devices such as communication aids, mobile and access technologies, and their applications in everyday life.
4. Smart technologies for ageing and independence:
o The state of the art in smart technologies to support aging and independence, and the development of new solutions.
o Engineering approaches to developing technologies for older people and people with disabilities, including ergonomics, user interface and systems integration.
5. Ethical and legal aspects of telemedicine:
o Students will learn about ethical and legal issues related to telemedicine and e-health through analysis of case studies, discussion of ethical dilemmas, and development of proposals to address legal and ethical issues.
Practical exercises
Practical exercises are carried out in the form of controlled semester projects using the possibilities of residential laboratories and their equipment. The projects are carried out in practical classes of two hours per week and with home preparation of one hour per week. The aim is to use existing equipment or create new technical solutions in the application of telemedicine and assistive technologies, their practical application, verification and evaluation of the benefits. The course includes a field trip to a facility providing telemedicine and social services. Sample projects are:
1. Design and implementation of a remote patient monitoring system:
o Goal: Students will design and implement a simple system for remote monitoring of patient health status using sensors and a mobile application.
o Activities: Selection of appropriate sensors (e.g. for heart rate, blood pressure), programming of the application for data collection and analysis, testing of the system on simulated patients
2. Development of assistive technology for people with disabilities:
o Goal: Students will design and build a prototype of assistive technology that will help people with disabilities in their daily lives.
o Activities: Identification of user needs, design and production of a prototype (e.g. communication tool, mobile application), testing and feedback from users.
3. Facilities for assisted living:
o Goal: Students will design and implement a facility to promote independence and safety for the elderly, ill, or disabled.
o Activities:Installation and configuration of smart devices (e.g. motion sensors, smart lighting), programming of automation scenarios, simulation testing in real conditions.
4. User testing and feedback:
o Goal: Students will perform user testing of the developed technologies and get feedback from real users.
o Activities: organizing testing sessions, collecting and analyzing feedback, making adjustments and improvements based on the data collected. |
| Recommended or Required Reading |
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| Required Reading: |
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LONGHI, S., Andrea MONTERIÙ a Alessandro FREDDI, ed. Human monitoring, smart health and assisted living: techniques and technologies. London: The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2017. ISBN 978-1-78561-150-6.
MAHEU, Marlene M., Pamela WHITTEN a Ace ALLEN. E-health, telehealth, and telemedicine: a guide to start-up and success. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, c2001. ISBN 0-7879-4420-3.
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LONGHI, S., Andrea MONTERIÙ a Alessandro FREDDI, ed. Human monitoring, smart health and assisted living: techniques and technologies. London: The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2017. ISBN 978-1-78561-150-6.
MAHEU, Marlene M., Pamela WHITTEN a Ace ALLEN. E-health, telehealth, and telemedicine: a guide to start-up and success. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, c2001. ISBN 0-7879-4420-3.
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| Recommended Reading: |
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COOK, Albert M. a Janice Miller. POLGAR. Cook & Hussey's assistive technologies: principles and practice. 3rd ed. /. St. Louis, Mo.: Mosby/Elsevier, 2008. ISBN 978-0323039079.
MANN, William C. Smart technology for aging, disability, and independence: the state of the science. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley-Interscience, c2005. ISBN 978-0-471-69694-0.
HELAL, Abdelsalam A., Mounir. MOKHTARI a Bessam. ABDULRAZAK. The engineering handbook of smart technology for aging, disability, and independence. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley, 2008. ISBN 978-0-471-71155-1. |
COOK, Albert M. a Janice Miller. POLGAR. Cook & Hussey's assistive technologies: principles and practice. 3rd ed. /. St. Louis, Mo.: Mosby/Elsevier, 2008. ISBN 978-0323039079.
MANN, William C. Smart technology for aging, disability, and independence: the state of the science. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley-Interscience, c2005. ISBN 978-0-471-69694-0.
HELAL, Abdelsalam A., Mounir. MOKHTARI a Bessam. ABDULRAZAK. The engineering handbook of smart technology for aging, disability, and independence. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley, 2008. ISBN 978-0-471-71155-1.
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| Planned learning activities and teaching methods |
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| Lectures, Individual consultations, Experimental work in labs, Project work, Field trip, Teaching by an expert (lecture or tutorial) |
| Assesment methods and criteria |
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| Tasks are not Defined |