O uso de dispositivos de internet das coisas como inovação para autonomia de pessoas com suspeita de alzheimer: uma revisão integrativa da literatura

Abstract

The term “Internet of Things” (IoT) was coined by Kevin Ashton in 1999 to describe how data could be monitored in real time through interconnected devices, revolutionizing the way technology collects and generates information independently. With the increase in the elderly population and the prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, which affects individuals' memory and judgment, the need for solutions that promote autonomy and safety is becoming increasingly urgent. The research is justified by the ongoing demographic transition, characterized by the aging of the population and the growing demand for solutions that guarantee the safety of the elderly through IoT devices. The aim of this study was to find out about the existing literature on the usability of IoT devices for remote monitoring of individuals with suspected Alzheimer's disease. As well as answering the question: how can IoT devices provide autonomy to people with suspected Alzheimer's through telemonitoring? An integrative literature review was used to assess the usability of an IoT device for telemonitoring elderly people suffering from senile disease. Data collection followed the methodology employed in the five stages according to Mendes, Silveira and Galvão: a) Identification of the theme and selection of the guiding question; b) Establishment of criteria for inclusion and exclusion of studies; c) Definition of the information to be extracted from the selected studies; d) interpretation of the results and e) synthesis of knowledge. The search was carried out in the databases, using keywords relevant to the topic of interest. Among these, the articles were found in two main databases PubMed (N=10) and Scispace (N=10). After collection in both databases, a total of 20 articles were identified, and after refinement a sample of 11 articles was found. It makes sense for us to reflect that, with the continuity of studies, there will be greater adaptation of these technologies to the context of care for the elderly and Alzheimer's patients, favoring adoption in different contexts and realities, and promoting the continuous improvement of care and quality of life for this population.