Designing a Care System based on the Internet of Things for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Abstract

Abstract: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disease that is a major health problem. This issue requires the development of new tools to control patients' activity and reduce care costs. The monitoring system based on the Internet of things is a suitable solution for this concern. In this study, the researchers developed a tool that uses an Arduino board and four accelerometer sensors, heart rate and pulse oximetry sensors, temperature sensors, and Bluetooth modules to monitor the factors related to the health of multiple sclerosis patients. In this method, the information obtained from the sensors connected to the patient's body is placed on the memory board and displayed with the help of an LCD. In the next step, the Bluetooth module transmits the information obtained from these sensors to a mobile application. This application has the ability to share and store information. This information, together with the date display on the LCD, in addition to notifying the person of the resulting changes; it is also sent periodically to the doctor. In general, this tool, together with a mobile device, helps to increase the selfcare of patients, increases the interaction between the patient and the doctor, reduces the frequeI. nt visits of patients to care centers, and helps to improve the quality of life of patients..