@Article{cmc.2020.013035,
AUTHOR = {Umar Farooq, Intae Ryoo, Gon Khang},
TITLE = {A Smart Wellness Service Platform and Its Practical Implementation},
JOURNAL = {Computers, Materials \& Continua},
VOLUME = {66},
YEAR = {2021},
NUMBER = {1},
PAGES = {45--57},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/cmc/v66n1/40431},
ISSN = {1546-2226},
ABSTRACT = {Advances in the field of medical sciences and medical technology, and
present-day challenges, such as an aging population, rising medical expenses, and
lifestyle-related diseases, have collectively catalyzed a research ecosystem termed
“smart wellness.” This article describes the establishment of a smart wellness service platform designed to empower individuals to create a sense of balance in
their lives. Step-by-step details include service model, design, and architectural
considerations. As a proof of concept, implementation details of a Health
Improvement and Management Systems (HIMS) Hub, a Smart Wellness Service
Platform deployed in six cities in South Korea, are presented. An on-site survey
conducted in Busan Metropolitan City reveals the percentage of satisfied users to
be 91.3%. Furthermore, data gathered from 27,236 physical evaluations of users
from a Busan city center over the period of April 2013 to May 2018 reveal that
males and females in their 50s and 60s account for the highest number of participants, while males in their 70s have a higher rate of participation than females
in the same age group.},
DOI = {10.32604/cmc.2020.013035}
}