Isabel Villanueva Alameda

Dr. Isabel Villanueva Alameda


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Academic Career Length

1Year (2026-Present)

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2 February 2026 in Sensors
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Jessica Fernández-SolanaJessica Fernández-Solana
Jessica Fernández-Solana
RVRodrigo Vélez-Santamaría
Rodrigo Vélez-Santamaría
ASAna Isabel Sánchez-Iglesias
Ana Isabel Sánchez-Iglesias
IAIsabel Villanueva Alameda
Isabel Villanueva Alameda
Jerónimo González-BernalJerónimo González-Bernal
Jerónimo González-Bernal
JGJosefa Gonzalez-Santos
Josefa Gonzalez-Santos
Background: Spain has an increasingly aging population in rural areas. These individuals often face the burden of illness and the limitations it causes in solitude, leading to greater impacts on their health and quality of life. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a combined IoT-based home monitoring and Silver Caregiver support intervention on health-related quality of life and functional, cognitive, emotional, and social outcomes in older adults living alone in rural settings. Material and methods: A longitudinal study was conducted with a sample of 144 older adults from rural areas who received home support through a Silver Caregiver and IoT technology. Results: Statistically significant differences were observed in cognitive status, anxiety, depression, family functionality, social support, life satisfaction, and quality of life. Conclusions: The findings indicate that the combined intervention primarily enhances psychological well-being, social connectedness, and perceived quality of life while contributing to the maintenance of basic physical function in older adults living in rural areas.