A Wearable Device to Assess the Spine Biomechanical Overload in a Sample of Loggers

Aims: Wearable devices are a new strategy for promoting physical activity in a free-living condition that utilizes self-monitoring, self-awareness, and self-determination. The main purpose of this study was to explore health benefits of commercial wearable devices by comparing physical activity, sedentary time, sleep quality, and other health outcomes between individuals who used and those that did not use commercial wearable devices. Methods: The research design was a cross-sectional study using an Internet survey in Taiwan. Self-administered questionnaires included the International Physical Activity Questionnaire–Short Form, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile, and World Health Organization Quality-of-Life Scale. Results: In total, 781 participants were recruited, including 50% who were users of wearable devices and 50% non-users in the most recent 3 months. Primary outcomes revealed that wearable device users had significantly higher self-reported walking, moderate physical activity, and total physical activity, and significantly lower sedentary time than non-users. Wearable device users had significantly better sleep quality than non-users. Conclusion: Wearable devices inspire users’ motivation, engagement, and interest in physical activity through habit formation. Wearable devices are recommended to increase physical activity and decrease sedentary behavior for promoting good health.

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Cyber-Situational Awarenss in Clinical Trials Using Wearable Device Technology

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care ◽

10.1177/2327857921101011 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 33-36

Author(s):

Elizabeth A. Johnson ◽

Jane M. Carrington

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trials ◽

Informed Consent ◽

Best Practices ◽

Situational Awareness ◽

Implantable Devices ◽

Wearable Device ◽

Sleep Habits ◽

Privacy Issues ◽

Trial Participants ◽

Device Technology

It is estimated 1 in 3 clinical trials utilize a wearable device to gather real-time participant data, including sleep habits, telemetry, and physical activity. While wearable technologies (including smart watches, USBs, and implantable devices) have been revolutionary in their ability to provide a higher precision and accuracy to data acquisition external to the research milieu, there is hesitancy among providers and participants alike given security concerns, perception of cyber-related threats, and meaning attributed to privacy issues. The purpose of this research is to define cyber-situational awareness (CSA) as it pertains to clinical trials, evaluate its current measurement, and describe best practices for research investigators and trial participants to enhance protections in the digital age. This paper reviews integrated elements of CSA within the process of informed consent when wearable devices are implemented for trial procedures. Evaluation of CSA as part of informed consent allows the research site to support the participant in knowledge gaps surrounding the technology while also providing feedback to the trial sponsor as to technology improvements to enhance usability and wearability of the device.

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SmartEye - a wearable device that help visually impaired people during on-site banking

Proceedings of the 18th Conference on Embedded Networked Sensor Systems ◽

10.1145/3384419.3430438 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Xingyuan Xu ◽

Weiwei Gao ◽

Nannan Guo ◽

Ruoyan Pi ◽

Wanchun Ni ◽

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Keyword(s):

Visually Impaired ◽

Wearable Device ◽

Visually Impaired People ◽

Impaired People

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The Clouclip, a wearable device for measuring near‐work and outdoor time: validation and comparison of objective measures with questionnaire estimates

Acta Ophthalmologica ◽

10.1111/aos.14785 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Longbo Wen ◽

Qian Cheng ◽

Yingpin Cao ◽

Xiaoning Li ◽

Lun Pan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Wearable Device ◽

Objective Measures ◽

Near Work

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