Smart homes for seniors: telemonitoring cuts hospital stays?
NCT ID NCT02155686
First seen Mar 26, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tested whether home automation sensors and remote monitoring by doctors could help elderly people (65+) with multiple chronic diseases live safely at home and avoid unplanned hospital stays. Over 500 participants had their homes equipped with sensors to track health signs and detect early warning signs of disease flare-ups. The main goal was to see if this approach reduced hospitalizations for conditions like heart failure, COPD, and diabetes.
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Service de Gériatrie - CHU de LImoges
Limoges, 87042, France
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