A security-enhanced IOT-based personalized self-care management system for children with special needs

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.