Implementación de sistemas e-textiles orientados al cuidado de la salud dela adulto mayor : Implementación de un sistema e-textil orientado al monitoreo del ritmo cardíaco del adulto mayor.

Abstract

Cardiac events are a public health problem, as they are one of the leading causes of death worldwide, particularly in patients with heart disease and in older adults. In this context, the present work aims to implement an e-textile system oriented to the monitoring of the heart rate of the older adult. The system allows to measure the heart rate and to send alert notifications in case of detecting anomalies, in order to provide early medical attention and prevent possible health problems. The first section explains in general the prototype developed for the measurement of the heart rate, as well as the general and specific objectives. In addition, a research is carried out on the most relevant topics that contributed to the fulfillment of the proposed objectives. The second section explains in detail the methodology used to meet the objectives of the project, describing the steps followed and the techniques used to carry out the necessary activities and processes. The third section includes an analysis and comparison of the components used. In addition, the design and implementation of the prototype are described in more detail and the results of several tests carried out to verify both the functioning and the accuracy of the readings of the heart rate are presented. The fourth section presents the conclusions obtained after the implementation of the system, where the main findings are summarized and the results achieved are highlighted. The fifth section includes the recommendations based on the experience acquired, where the possible improvements for future implementations are identified. Finally, the last two sections include the bibliography and the annexes, which help to support the study and the development of the work