International Journal of Clinical Case Reports 2024, Vol.14, No.6, 339-350 http://medscipublisher.com/index.php/ijccr 342 3.3 Rehabilitation support Smart health devices also play a crucial role in rehabilitation support, allowing patients to perform exercises at home while being remotely monitored by healthcare professionals. These devices can track the progress of rehabilitation exercises, ensuring that patients are following their prescribed routines correctly (Lin and Zhao, 2021; Dhamanti et al., 2023). For instance, smartwatches and other wearable devices can monitor physical activity and provide feedback to both patients and therapists, facilitating better rehabilitation outcomes (Makroum et al., 2022; Mukherjee et al., 2022). This remote monitoring functionality is particularly beneficial for patients who find it difficult to visit medical institutions for regular follow-ups. By integrating multi-parameter collection devices with telemedicine technology, it explores comprehensive management approaches for elderly patients with multiple chronic conditions. Through real-time monitoring and guidance from medical teams, patients in the experimental group can receive personalized intervention plans, contributing to better disease control and improved health outcomes (Figure 2) (Kong et al., 2022). Figure 2 Telemedicine flowchart and intervention strategy for elderly patients with multiple chronic conditions (Adopted from Kong et al., 2022) 3.4 Mental health support The use of smart devices in mental health management is gaining traction, providing support for patients with mental disorders through continuous monitoring and intervention. These devices can track various parameters such as sleep patterns, physical activity, and even mood, offering valuable insights into a patient's mental health status (Kang et al., 2018; Lin and Zhao, 2021). Mobile health applications and wearable devices can provide reminders for medication, relaxation exercises, and other therapeutic activities, helping patients manage their mental health more effectively (Debon et al., 2019; Mukherjee et al., 2022). Additionally, real-time data collected by these devices can be shared with mental health professionals, enabling timely interventions and personalized care plans (Kong et al., 2022; Makroum et al., 2022). 4 Impact of Smart Health Devices on Community Care Outcomes 4.1 Improving care efficiency Smart health devices have demonstrated significant potential in enhancing care efficiency by reducing the burden on caregivers and expanding the reach of community care services. For instance, the integration of smart home technologies can support individuals with physical disabilities, cognitive impairments, or learning disabilities, thereby alleviating the workload of healthcare professionals and caregivers (Martin et al., 2008). Additionally, digital health interventions, such as mobile clinical decision support systems, show promise in improving the quality and comprehensiveness of care, which can reduce healthcare worker stress and extend the scope of community care services (Orton et al., 2018). Greuel et al. (2023) highlighted the critical role of community
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