TeleFragMont 4.0
Scheda del progetto
Università di Torino
Enrica VESCE - Full professor, Management
Stefano DUGLIO - Associate professor, Management
Ezio GHIGO - Full professor, medical science
Simona BO - Full professor, medical science
Enrica FAVARO - Research support, medical science
The idea of TeleFragMont 4.0 to experiment with an integrated telemedicine system aimed at strengthening healthcare in marginal and remote areas arises from the need to overcome the challenges faced by mountainous regions, often treated as peripheral. Mountainous territories are facing significant challenges, such as demographic trends due to the combined effects of aging and migration, as well as socio-economic impoverishment.
The distance between peripheral mountainous areas and hospital facilities exacerbates their fragility, leading to critical conditions for healthcare provision to the fragile population, elderly, and individuals with chronic conditions requiring assistance.
Through a remote monitoring system of vital parameters, teleconsultation for the correct administration of therapies, and specialized medical visits, TeleFragMont 4.0 aims to reduce discomfort for the elderly and those most in need of care and assistance. This initiative offers them the opportunity to access adequate services without having to travel to larger centers with suitable healthcare and social facilities, thereby helping to counteract the depopulation phenomenon in mountainous and remote areas.
Moreover, the telemedicine system will greatly support early diagnosis and prompt, personalized interventions tailored to the specific needs of individuals, making it easier to address the complex needs of frail, chronically ill patients.
The project is characterized by its multidisciplinary approach, involving two departments of the University of Turin and integrating aspects related to the health of individuals residing in remote areas with informatics, organizational, and economic dimensions.
Currently, the project has addressed privacy-related aspects to enable monitoring of individuals interested in participating in the experimentation while complying with regulations. Research has been initiated to explore telemedicine solutions available on the market to assess their suitability in terms of detectable parameters and data availability.