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Title:
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EXPLORING SECURITY OF REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING DEVICES USING NFC TECHNOLOGY FOR IDENTIFICATION OF THE FRAIL ELDERLY |
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Author(s):
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Brian Ondiege, Malcolm Clarke, Glenford Mapp |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8533-53-1 |
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Editors:
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Mário Macedo |
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Year:
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2016 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Frail Elderly Technology; Identification Technique, Remote Patient Monitoring Devices, NFC Technology |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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192 |
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Last Page:
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196 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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Security is a major issue for telehealth. With the increasing possibilities that telehealth is offering, security is becoming a greater concern. The ISO/IEEE 11073 Personal Health Device standard does not address the issue of security and authentication of medical devices which is vital in determining the integrity of a telehealth system. This study has developed selection criteria to be used in designing and selecting technology for the frail elderly. These criteria are developed from the perspective of the frail elderly to ensure that any proposed technology is easily accepted. This study proposes the use of NFC technology for use in identifying the person using the device. The approach was tested using a blood pressure monitor modified with an NFC scanner which is used together with an NFC card for identification purposes. Whenever a patient is to take their BP, they identify themselves first to the device and then are allowed to take their (blood pressure) BP. Identification is critical in providing quality care in the healthcare setting and the dangers associated misidentification can result in the patient getting the wrong care. |
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