The Implementation of an Optical Sensor Integrated with Artificial Intelligence in a Nursing Home: A Study Protocol of the Experience of Ancelia

Environmental optical sensors equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be useful in improving care for residents in long-term care and Nursing Homes (NHs). When strategically placed in the rooms, sensors can signal behaviors related to agitation or mental confusion, allowing healthcare professionals to act promptly and safely to prevent adverse events, such as falls. Although Italy ranks second in the international panorama for studies on AI-enabled devices in care settings, studies have yet to be conducted in real-world settings. The project's general objective is to describe and evaluate the use of an environmental optical AI sensor, enabled with a camera monitoring system, in a NH in Piedmont. This paper aims to describe and assess the implementation of an AI environmental optical sensor, enabled with a camera monitoring system, in a NH, highlighting barriers and facilitators encountered.