Method and device for improving prediction and detection of adverse events in elderly or disabled people

摘要

Embodiments relates to a method, apparatus and system comprising a resting device for resting a patient, the resting device comprising a substrate having a contact surface for contacting the patient, one or more sacs comprising a material and associated with the contact surface of the substrate, one or more sensors that are incorporated in the one or more sacs, and a patient recognition algorithm to detect changes in a user profile; wherein the system is configured to at least (a) combine information and construct the user profile, wherein the information comprises a first data from a pressure ulcer risk scale and a second data obtained via the resting device over time, and (b) automatically perform an assessment of a risk of pressure ulcer in the patient.