Question

What sort of advantages would an elderly person draw from H-FAST? A non-elderly person? Who would benefit most from H-FAST? Why/why not? Who should this system be recommended for? Why?

Answer 1

Ans) Advantages of H-FAST in the elderly is that it could be paired with a pocket sized mobile unit for frail elderly patients. This unit would contain a force sensor using the main system as a liaison, automatically send request for an ambulance once a significant force is detected to have impacted the unit, such as a fall. In the nonelderly it has the capability to detect peculiarities not related to the targeted disease and subsequently report it to the family physician for further inspection. H-FAST would also allow doctors to treat new cases of deadly diseases in their earliest stages, reducing healthcare costs and mortality rate (Tan, 2010). This system is also useful for the elderly that live in rural areas who live a long way from the nearest doctor’s office.
- This system would most benefit those consumers who suffer from conditions such as heart disease, COPD, and CVA’s because the device’s customized attachments will allow for unparalleled personalization of care. This system will also help to lower healthcare costs by eliminating unnecessary visits for the elderly who do not need to be seen in person. b. Who should this system be recommended for? Why?
This system is recommended for those consumers whose health is deemed to be in jeopardy of sudden, unpredictable, and possibly fatal downturns.
3 a. Design another possible internal connection for this central hub (e.g., to the ventilation system), and explain how it will be advantageous to the patient’s health.
A stove can be linked using the RFID technology and could constantly monitor the amount of food being consumed by the patient. It could also monitor the inventory of food from pantries and refrigerator.