Person-centred care for dementia patients (back-end and front-end development)

• Main Author: Leow, Mandfred Hong Jie
• Other Authors: Chan Syin
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2024
• Subjects: Computer and Information Science
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/181200
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This report documents the development and transition of the Person-Centred Care System (PEAR) from a monolithic .NET 5-based application to a microservices architecture with ReactJS for the front end. The need for this migration arose from .NET 5's end of support, leading to critical security risks and limitations in scalability. The new microservices architecture aims to improve modularity, fault tolerance, and deployment efficiency. It enables independent development and scaling of backend services, making the system more maintainable and adaptable to future needs. ReactJS was selected to modernise the front end, introducing reusable components and faster rendering with virtual DOM. Components such as the input field and data tables were enhanced with Jest testing to ensure reliable validation and dynamic user interactions. Furthermore, the redesigned web pages align with the mobile version to create a unified user experience across platforms. The project involved challenges such as data synchronisation between microservices and integrating new and legacy components. Solutions were implemented using pagination for performance optimisation, and CI/CD pipelines were recommended for future deployment efficiency. Mock data was employed to simulate functionality during development, ensuring a smooth transition to real-time backend services. This project provided valuable hands-on experience in modern software development practices. It enhanced the author's understanding of microservices, frontend frameworks, and continuous delivery pipelines while strengthening problem-solving and collaboration skills. The PEAR system, now optimised for scalability and maintainability, serves as a robust platform for person-centred care, contributing meaningfully to dementia care management and laying a foundation for future innovations.