An autonomic mobile computing system for cardiac parameter monitoring

An increasing number of users are surrounded by multiple computing devices such as PDAs and cell phones. There is some evidence that the use of mobile devices in health care settings might improve decision-making and reduce the numbers of medical errors. However, mobile devices are not commonly used in telemedicine and health care, and there is a lack of suitable functions and software applications. The aim of the present study is to develop an autonomic mobile computing system that can manage itself with an Attentive User Interface for important cardiac parameter monitoring. We have developed a mobile computing system, SaneHeart, using modern wireless mobile technology. The system was programed with J2ME and J2SE. The present work includes a study case for cardiac pressure monitoring. SaneHeart was proven in hypertensive patients, 4 men and 5 women. In conclusion, attentive mobile devices may improve and facilitate the experience of patients in the monitoring of cardiac parameters.