{"id":1105,"date":"2024-10-04T15:07:39","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T14:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nish.wales\/?p=1105"},"modified":"2024-10-04T15:10:15","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T14:10:15","slug":"funded-studentship-opportunity-to-enhance-older-adult-care-using-5g","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nish.wales\/en\/2024\/10\/04\/funded-studentship-opportunity-to-enhance-older-adult-care-using-5g\/","title":{"rendered":"Funded Studentship opportunity to enhance older adult care Using 5G"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vodafone has announced a fully-funded PhD Scholarship at Swansea University to explore 5G-enabled &#8216;fit and forget&#8217; wearables that will enhance older adult care.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The research will leverage 5G technology to develop innovative wearables with the aim of significantly improving the health and wellbeing of older adults. The project aims to develop scalable, user-friendly wearable technology that enhances health and independence for older adults, ultimately reducing the burden on the NHS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Focussing on personalised, adaptable, and culturally sensitive health solutions, the research will emphasise the unique experiences of underrepresented groups. It aims to develop technologies that cater to diverse needs and embrace diversity to empower older adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of assisted technology, showcasing benefits in health monitoring, medication management, and online consultations. However, roll-out of such technology is challenging. Mixed results have been observed in incorporating digital devices into daily lives, with a lack of understanding and therefore enthusiasm shown by some participants. There are also diverse internet usage patterns among older adults, with notable gender differences, which present a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wider team at Swansea University is currently collaborating on an umbrella review of digital health literacy in older people, which will inform the initial stages of the PhD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The research aims to co-design and advise on the development of 5G-enabled wearables to improve health monitoring and wellbeing of users. The key features will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimal interaction required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time health monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low maintenance use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prototypes of the technology will then be developed, leveraging 5G to test and validate the research in real-world settings with a sample study of eligible users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The devices will offer several benefits for older adults, improving independence, enhancing safety and providing peace of mind, as well as providing reassurance and better care coordination for caregivers and family members. Ultimately, the research will also benefit healthcare providers, ensuring timely interventions, informed decisions and resource efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications close on 6th November 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ee856660 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swansea.ac.uk\/postgraduate\/scholarships\/research\/health-technologies-phd-smart-wearable-tech-rs692.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Apply now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vodafone has announced a fully-funded PhD Scholarship at Swansea University to explore 5G-enabled &#8216;fit and forget&#8217; wearables that will enhance older adult care. The research will leverage 5G technology to develop innovative wearables with the aim of significantly improving the health and wellbeing of older adults. The project aims to develop scalable, user-friendly wearable technology [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":190346150,"featured_media":1106,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"{title}\n\n{excerpt}\n\n{url}","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1366],"tags":[1375,1368],"class_list":["post-1105","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-health","tag-research"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nish.wales\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Wordpress-Featured-Image-2.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1","jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pfwlnl-hP","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":644,"url":"https:\/\/nish.wales\/en\/2024\/04\/16\/swansea-bay-city-deal-digital-infrastructure-scholarship-opportunities\/","url_meta":{"origin":1105,"position":0},"title":"Swansea Bay City Deal Digital Infrastructure Scholarship Opportunities","author":"meganchick1","date":"16th April 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"We are pleased to announce three, fully-funded PhD studentships available for 2024\/2025. 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