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Title Smart Cities and Healthcare: A Systematic Review
ID_Doc 40427
Authors Rocha, NP; Dias, A; Santinha, G; Rodrigues, M; Queirós, A; Rodrigues, C
Title Smart Cities and Healthcare: A Systematic Review
Year 2019
Published Technologies, 7, 3
DOI 10.3390/technologies7030058
Abstract Objectives: The study reported in this article aimed to identify: (i) the most relevant applications supported by smart city infrastructure with an impact on the provision of healthcare; (ii) the types of technologies being used; (iii) the maturity levels of the applications being reported; and (iv) major barriers for their dissemination. Methods: A systematic review was performed based on a literature search. Results: A total of 44 articles were retrieved. These studies reported on smart city applications to support population surveillance, active ageing, healthy lifestyles, disabled people, response to emergencies, care services organization, and socialization. Conclusions: Most of the included articles were either of a descriptive and conceptual nature or in an early stage of development, which means that a major barrier for their dissemination is their lack of concreteness.
Author Keywords smart city; smart living; healthcare; population surveillance; response to emergencies; active ageing; healthy lifestyle
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
EID WOS:000488011200009
WoS Category Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Research Area Engineering
PDF https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/7/3/58/pdf?version=1566375547
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