Design & Implementation of a Healthcare Kiosk: An Effective Way to Collect Patient Vitals for Better Management of Non-Communicable Diseases

Health monitoring systems have become essential in modern healthcare by enabling continuous observation of vital signs through wearable and home-based monitoring devices. However, better management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) requires multiple such devices integrated into a comprehensive, easy-to-use, and do at-home kiosk/station where the patients can log their vitals themselves. The NCD management requires sensors for blood pressure, glucose levels, oxygen saturation, cardiac activity, and temperature. Therefore, these key sensory devices have been integrated into kiosk, including sensor-based automatic blood pressure monitor, OCR-based blood glucose monitor, pulse oximeter, electrocardiograph sensor, and temperature sensor. Complete details of the mechatronic system have been provided in the manuscript. Each episode of vitals collection is logged to create a personal chronicle for both the patients and the doctors to analyze vis-a-vis the prescribed medicine, diet, and exercise-based management paradigms. Enhancements in accessibility and efficiency have been achieved through integration with telemedicine and AI, enabling remote monitoring and timely medical interventions. This system allows the patients to manage their health without frequent hospital visits, improving patient outcomes and promoting sustainable healthcare.