Abstract:
The children with special needs find it especially
difficult to cope with healthcare problems, in
particular with taking medications. They are
more likely to require more personalization and
security that is not possible with traditional
systems. In this paper, the researchers develop an
Internet of Things (IoT)-based self-care system
that is tailored to such children. The literature
review and a data collection of the caregivers,
health
care
professionals
and
parents
demonstrate that individual reminders and safe
systems are needed. The proposed product will
include a mobile-based application containing
personalized alerts and an IoT-enabled medicine
box enabling the management of medication in
real-time and safely. This study will help to
promote the development of health technology in
children with special needs through the
promotion of medication compliance and health
outcomes.
