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Published in: Universal Access in the Information Society 1/2020

02-07-2018 | Long Paper

A novel context-aware system to support healthcare environments

Authors: Juan E. Garrido, Víctor M. R. Penichet, María D. Lozano

Published in: Universal Access in the Information Society | Issue 1/2020

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Abstract

The possibility of offering information and functionality to users based on their context and needs represents an advantage of current technology. However, context-aware systems can be improved by extending the level of customization. Targeting on healthcare environments, this paper presents a solution, named Ubi4Health, which generates a new context-aware ecosystem for the daily life of medical staff, patients and care-home residents. Regardless of where the user is, the solution adapts the user experience, offering the appropriate interaction mechanism, interface and device at all times. In this sense, Ubi4Health provides users with the required tool in the appropriate way.
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Metadata
Title
A novel context-aware system to support healthcare environments
Authors
Juan E. Garrido
Víctor M. R. Penichet
María D. Lozano
Publication date
02-07-2018
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Universal Access in the Information Society / Issue 1/2020
Print ISSN: 1615-5289
Electronic ISSN: 1615-5297
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-018-0623-7

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