DOI: 10.18178/wcse.2024.06.028
Advancements in Healthcare Monitoring: Implementing Hybrid Indoor Positioning Systems for Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
Abstract— This research explores the efficacy of integrating Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons in indoor positioning systems (IPS) to enhance care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients in healthcare settings. The study assesses the accuracy of these technologies in measuring indoor positions, with BLE beacons demonstrating superior precision of approximately ±1m, making them highly suitable for detailed patient tracking. Wi-Fi, while benefiting from existing infrastructure, displayed larger positioning errors ranging from ±10m to ±15m due to environmental interferences. The statistical analysis confirms that a hybrid approach, utilizing both Wi-Fi and BLE beacons, optimizes the balance between extensive coverage and high positional accuracy. This system significantly improves the monitoring and management of patient movements, thereby increasing safety and enhancing care delivery. The findings advocate for further development of IPS technologies, incorporating advanced algorithms and machine learning, to refine accuracy and reliability, aiming to substantially improve patient outcomes in healthcare environments.
Index Terms— Indoor Positioning Systems, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), BLE beacons
Khanista Namee
King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, THAILAND
Nimit Srikamta
King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, THAILAND
Taveechai Kaewkajone
King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, THAILAND
Thawatchai Thierchot
King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, THAILAND
Jantima Polpinij
Mahasarakham University, THAILAND
Rudsada Kaewsaeng-On
Prince of Songkla University, THAILAND
Areej Meny
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, SAUDI ARABIA
Cite: Khanista Namee, Nimit Srikamta, Taveechai Kaewkajone, Thawatchai Thierchot, Jantima Polpinij, Rudsada Kaewsaeng-On, Areej Meny, "Advancements in Healthcare Monitoring: Implementing Hybrid Indoor Positioning Systems for Alzheimer's and Dementia Care," 2024 The 14th International Workshop on Computer Science and Engineering (WCSE 2024), pp. 182-188, Phuket Island, Thailand, June 19-21, 2024.