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DIALCAT: Diabetes as an accelerator of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease, comprehensive approach and adherence to treatment
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Author:
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Barrué Subirana, Cristian; Vila Muñoz, Roger; Martínez Velasco, Antonio Benito; Martín Muñoz, Mario; Vázquez Salceda, Javier; Simó Canonge, Rafael; Barroso, Marta; Cortés García, Claudio Ulises
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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament de Ciències de la Computació; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament d'Enginyeria de Sistemes, Automàtica i Informàtica Industrial; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. KEMLG - Grup d'Enginyeria del Coneixement i Aprenentatge Automàtic; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. GRINS - Grup de Recerca en Robòtica Intel·ligent i Sistemes |
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In this article, we present the designof an mHealth system to support senior citizens with chronic diseases in managing their adherenceto pharmacological treatment. The DIALCAT system consisting of a smart pill dispenser and a mobile application will be tested in a clinical study for 18 months by patients suffering diabetes with mild cognitive impairment. The clinical trial aims to study the effectof diabetes as an accelerator of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease and the impact of adherenceto treatment. DIALCAT is a RIS3CAT project co-fundedunder the European ERDF programme. |
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-Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria biomèdica -Medication adherence -eHealth -Active and assisted living -Diabetes -Mild cognitive impairment -Treatment adherence -mHealth -Observància terapeútica |
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Article - Published version Article |
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