Smart technologies and beyond: exploring how a smart band can assist in monitoring children’s independent mobility & well-being

Masters thesis


Mistry, K. 2022. Smart technologies and beyond: exploring how a smart band can assist in monitoring children’s independent mobility & well-being. Masters thesis Middlesex University Science and Technology
TypeMasters thesis
TitleSmart technologies and beyond: exploring how a smart band can assist in monitoring children’s independent mobility & well-being
AuthorsMistry, K.
Abstract

The problem which is being investigated through this thesis is not having a device(s) or method(s) which are appropriate for monitoring a child’s vital and tracking a child’s location. This aspect is being explored by other researchers which are yet to find a viable solution.
This work focuses on providing a solution that would consider using the Internet of Things for measuring and improving children’s health. Additionally, the focus of this research is on the use of technology for health and the needs of parents who are concerned about their child’s physical health and well-being. This work also provides an insight into how technology is used during the pandemic.
This thesis will be based on a mixture of quantitative and qualitative research, which will have been used to review the following areas covering key aspects and focuses of this study which are (i) Children’s Independent Mobility (ii) Physical activity for children (iii) Emotions of a child (iv) Smart Technologies and (v) Children’s smart wearables. This will allow a review of the problem in detail and how technology can help the health sector, especially for children. The deliverable of this study is to recommend a suitable smart band device that enables location tracking of the child, activity tracking as well as monitoring the health and wellbeing of the child.
The research also includes an element of practical research in the form of (i) Surveys, the use of smart technology and a perspective on the solution from parents. (ii) Focus group, in the form of a survey allowing opinions and collection of information on the child and what the parents think of smart technology and how it could potentially help with their fears. (iii) Observation, which allows the collection of data from children who were given six activities to conduct while wearing the Fitbit Charge HR. The information gained from these elements will help provide guidelines for a proposed solution.
In this thesis, there are three frameworks which are about (i) Research process for this study (ii) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are findings from the literature review and (iii) Proposed framework for the solution, all three combined frameworks can help health professionals and many parents who want an efficient and reliable device, also deployment of technologies used in the health industry for children in support of independent mobility. Current frameworks have some considerations within the technology and medical field but were not up to date with the latest elements such as parents fears within today’s world and the advanced features of technology.

Sustainable Development Goals3 Good health and well-being
9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Middlesex University ThemeHealth & Wellbeing
Department nameScience and Technology
Institution nameMiddlesex University
Publication dates
Print09 Nov 2022
Publication process dates
Deposited09 Nov 2022
Accepted17 Jan 2022
Output statusPublished
Accepted author manuscript
LanguageEnglish
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