Innovative Use of Wrist-Worn Wearable Devices in the Sports Domain: A Systematic Review

Wrist wearables are becoming more and more popular, and its use is widespread in sports, both professional and amateur. However, at present, they do not seem to exploit all their potential. The objective of this study is to explore innovative proposals for the use of wearable wrist technology in the field of sports, to understand its potential and identify new challenges and lines of future research related to this technology. A systematic review of the scientific literature, collected in 4 major repositories, was carried out to locate research initiatives where wrist wearables were introduced to address some sports-related challenges. Those works that were limited to evaluating sensor performance in sports activities and those in which wrist wearable devices did not play a significant role were excluded. 26 articles were eventually selected for full-text analysis that discuss the introduction of wrist-worn wearables to address some innovative use in the sports field. This study showcases relevant proposals in 10 different sports. The research initiatives identified are oriented to the use of wearable wrist technology (i) for the comprehensive monitoring of sportspeople’s behavior in activities not supported by the vendors, (ii) to identify specific types of movements or actions in specific sports, and (iii) to prevent injuries. There are, however, open issues that should be tackled in the future, such as the incorporation of these devices in sports activities not currently addressed, or the provision of specific recommendation services for sport practitioners.

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A Review of Further Directions for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning in Smart Logistics

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12093760 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (9) ◽

pp. 3760 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Manuel Woschank ◽

Erwin Rauch ◽

Helmut Zsifkovits

Keyword(s):

Artificial Intelligence ◽

Machine Learning ◽

Deep Learning ◽

Scientific Literature ◽

Future Research ◽

Industrial Enterprises ◽

Smart Logistics ◽

Research Findings ◽

Ongoing Development ◽

Research Initiatives

Industry 4.0 concepts and technologies ensure the ongoing development of micro- and macro-economic entities by focusing on the principles of interconnectivity, digitalization, and automation. In this context, artificial intelligence is seen as one of the major enablers for Smart Logistics and Smart Production initiatives. This paper systematically analyzes the scientific literature on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning in the context of Smart Logistics management in industrial enterprises. Furthermore, based on the results of the systematic literature review, the authors present a conceptual framework, which provides fruitful implications based on recent research findings and insights to be used for directing and starting future research initiatives in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) in Smart Logistics.

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Mobile and Wearable Sensing for the Monitoring of Diabetes-related Parameters: Systematic Review (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.25138 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Ciro Rodriguez-Leon ◽

Claudia Villalonga ◽

Manuel Munoz-Torres ◽

Jonatan R Ruiz ◽

Oresti Banos

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Wearable Devices ◽

Future Research ◽

Health State ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Privacy And Security ◽

Security Issues ◽

Care Services

BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder suffered by hundreds of millions of people worldwide and causing several million deaths every year. Such a dramatic scenario puts quite some pressure on administrations, care services and the scientific community to seek novel solutions that may help controlling and dealing effectively with this condition and its consequences. OBJECTIVE This study is aimed at reviewing the literature on the use of modern mobile and wearable technology for monitoring parameters that condition the development and/or evolution of diabetes mellitus. METHODS A systematic review of articles published between January 2010 and July 2020 was performed following PRISMA guidelines. Manuscripts indexed in Web of Science and SCOPUS databases were included if they involved the measurement of diabetes-related parameters, such as blood glucose level, performed physical activity or feet condition, via wearable or mobile devices. RESULTS The search yielded 1587 articles. Altogether, 26 publications met the eligibility criteria and were included in the review. Studies used predominantly wearable devices for monitoring diabetes-related parameters. The accelerometer was by far the most used sensor, followed by the glucose monitor and the heart rate monitor. Most studies applied some kind of processing to the collected data mainly consisting of statistical analysis or machine learning for activity recognition, finding associations among health outcomes, and diagnosing conditions related to diabetes. Privacy or security issues were seldom addressed, and if so, at a rather insufficient level. CONCLUSIONS The use of mobile and wearable devices for the monitoring of diabetes-related parameters shows early promise. Its development can benefit diabetes patients, healthcare professionals and researchers. To evolve this area future research must pay special attention to privacy and security issues, the use of new emerging sensor technologies, and the combination of mobile and clinical data for a holistic and seamless understanding of the patient's health state.

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Wearable Devices for Ergonomics: A Systematic Literature Review

Sensors ◽

10.3390/s21030777 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (3) ◽

pp. 777

Author(s):

Elena Stefana ◽

Filippo Marciano ◽

Diana Rossi ◽

Paola Cocca ◽

Giuseppe Tomasoni

Keyword(s):

Scientific Literature ◽

Well Being ◽

Wearable Devices ◽

Future Research ◽

Body Parts ◽

Vibrotactile Feedback ◽

Research Directions ◽

Different Types ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

Selection Of

Wearable devices are pervasive solutions for increasing work efficiency, improving workers’ well-being, and creating interactions between users and the environment anytime and anywhere. Although several studies on their use in various fields have been performed, there are no systematic reviews on their utilisation in ergonomics. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review to identify wearable devices proposed in the scientific literature for ergonomic purposes and analyse how they can support the improvement of ergonomic conditions. Twenty-eight papers were retrieved and analysed thanks to eleven comparison dimensions related to ergonomic factors, purposes, and criteria, populations, application and validation. The majority of the available devices are sensor systems composed of different types and numbers of sensors located in diverse body parts. These solutions also represent the technology most frequently employed for monitoring and reducing the risk of awkward postures. In addition, smartwatches, body-mounted smartphones, insole pressure systems, and vibrotactile feedback interfaces have been developed for evaluating and/or controlling physical loads or postures. The main results and the defined framework of analysis provide an overview of the state of the art of smart wearables in ergonomics, support the selection of the most suitable ones in industrial and non-industrial settings, and suggest future research directions.

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A systematic review of antibody mediated immunity to coronaviruses: kinetics, correlates of protection, and association with severity

Nature Communications ◽

10.1038/s41467-020-18450-4 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 63

Author(s):

Angkana T. Huang ◽

Bernardo Garcia-Carreras ◽

Matt D. T. Hitchings ◽

Bingyi Yang ◽

Leah C. Katzelnick ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Immune Responses ◽

Protective Immunity ◽

Scientific Literature ◽

Cross Reactivity ◽

Future Research ◽

Correlates Of Protection ◽

Human Coronaviruses ◽

Antibody Kinetics

Abstract Many public health responses and modeled scenarios for COVID-19 outbreaks caused by SARS-CoV-2 assume that infection results in an immune response that protects individuals from future infections or illness for some amount of time. The presence or absence of protective immunity due to infection or vaccination (when available) will affect future transmission and illness severity. Here, we review the scientific literature on antibody immunity to coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2 as well as the related SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV and endemic human coronaviruses (HCoVs). We reviewed 2,452 abstracts and identified 491 manuscripts relevant to 5 areas of focus: 1) antibody kinetics, 2) correlates of protection, 3) immunopathogenesis, 4) antigenic diversity and cross-reactivity, and 5) population seroprevalence. While further studies of SARS-CoV-2 are necessary to determine immune responses, evidence from other coronaviruses can provide clues and guide future research.

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Educational data mining: a systematic review of research and emerging trends

Information Discovery and Delivery ◽

10.1108/idd-09-2019-0070 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 48 (4) ◽

pp. 225-236

Author(s):

Xu Du ◽

Juan Yang ◽

Jui-Long Hung ◽

Brett Shelton

Keyword(s):

Artificial Intelligence ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Educational Data Mining ◽

Research Trends ◽

Future Research ◽

Major Research ◽

Research Topics ◽

Content Type ◽

State Of Art ◽

Open Issues

Purpose Educational data mining (EDM) and learning analytics, which are highly related subjects but have different definitions and focuses, have enabled instructors to obtain a holistic view of student progress and trigger corresponding decision-making. Furthermore, the automation part of EDM is closer to the concept of artificial intelligence. Due to the wide applications of artificial intelligence in assorted fields, the authors are curious about the state-of-art of related applications in Education. Design/methodology/approach This study focused on systematically reviewing 1,219 EDM studies that were searched from five digital databases based on a strict search procedure. Although 33 reviews were attempted to synthesize research literature, several research gaps were identified. A comprehensive and systematic review report is needed to show us: what research trends can be revealed and what major research topics and open issues are existed in EDM research. Findings Results show that the EDM research has moved toward the early majority stage; EDM publications are mainly contributed by “actual analysis” category; machine learning or even deep learning algorithms have been widely adopted, but collecting actual larger data sets for EDM research is rare, especially in K-12. Four major research topics, including prediction of performance, decision support for teachers and learners, detection of behaviors and learner modeling and comparison or optimization of algorithms, have been identified. Some open issues and future research directions in EDM field are also put forward. Research limitations/implications Limitations for this search method include the likelihood of missing EDM research that was not captured through these portals. Originality/value This systematic review has not only reported the research trends of EDM but also discussed open issues to direct future research. Finally, it is concluded that the state-of-art of EDM research is far from the ideal of artificial intelligence and the automatic support part for teaching and learning in EDM may need improvement in the future work.

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Wearable devices in diving: A systematic review (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.35727 ◽

2022 ◽

Author(s):

Benjamin Bube ◽

Bruno Baruque Zanón ◽

Ana María Lara Palma ◽

Heinrich Georg Klocke

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Human Computer Interaction ◽

Scientific Literature ◽

Wearable Devices ◽

Underwater Communication ◽

General Direction ◽

Future Developments ◽

Underwater Environment ◽

Communication Devices ◽

Computer Interaction

BACKGROUND Wearable devices have grown enormously in importance in recent years. While wearables have generally been well studied, they have not yet been discussed in the underwater environment. OBJECTIVE The reason for this systematic review was to systematically search for the wearables for underwater operation used in the scientific literature, to make a comprehensive map of their capabilities and features, and to discuss the general direction of development. METHODS In September 2021, we conducted an extensively search of existing literature in the largest databases using keywords. For this purpose, only articles were used that contained a wearable or device that can be used in diving. Only articles in English were considered, as well as peer-reviewed articles. RESULTS In the 36 relevant studies that were found, four device categories could be identified: safety devices, underwater communication devices, head-up displays and underwater human-computer interaction devices. CONCLUSIONS The possibilities and challenges of the respective technologies were considered and evaluated separately. Underwater communication has the most significant influence on future developments. Another topic that has not received enough attention is human-computer interaction.

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Telepractice for Adult Speech-Language Pathology Services: A Systematic Review

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/2019_persp-19-00146 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 326-338 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Kristen Weidner ◽

Joneen Lowman

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Primary Progressive Aphasia ◽

Future Research ◽

Service Delivery Model ◽

Speech Language Pathology ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Research Designs ◽

Assessment And Treatment ◽

Language Pathology ◽

Screening Assessment

Purpose We conducted a systematic review of the literature regarding adult telepractice services (screening, assessment, and treatment) from approximately 2014 to 2019. Method Thirty-one relevant studies were identified from a literature search, assessed for quality, and reported. Results Included studies illustrated feasibility, efficacy, diagnostic accuracy, and noninferiority of various speech-language pathology services across adult populations, including chronic aphasia, Parkinson's disease, dysphagia, and primary progressive aphasia. Technical aspects of the equipment and software used to deliver services were discussed. Some general themes were noted as areas for future research. Conclusion Overall, results of the review continue to support the use of telepractice as an appropriate service delivery model in speech-language pathology for adults. Strong research designs, including experimental control, across multiple well-described settings are still needed to definitively determine effectiveness of telepractice services.

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Chasing the Anchor: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Perceptual Anchoring Deficits in Developmental Dyslexia

10.31234/osf.io/amzpj ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Kurt D Shulver ◽

Nicholas A Badcock

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Reading Ability ◽

English Language ◽

Prediction Interval ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Visual Assessment ◽

Individual Performance ◽

Future Research ◽

Significant Heterogeneity ◽

Eligibility Criteria

We report the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the relationship between perceptual anchoring and dyslexia. Our goal was to assess the direction and degree of effect between perceptual anchoring and reading ability in typical and atypical (dyslexic) readers. We performed a literature search of experiments explicitly assessing perceptual anchoring and reading ability using PsycInfo (Ovid, 1860 to 2020), MEDLINE (Ovid, 1860 to 2019), EMBASE (Ovid, 1883 to 2019), and PubMed for all available years up to June (2020). Our eligibility criteria consisted of English-language articles and, at minimum, one experimental group identified as dyslexic - either by reading assessment at the time, or by previous diagnosis. We assessed for risk of bias using an adapted version of the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Six studies were included in this review, but only five (n = 280 participants) were included in the meta-analysis (we were unable to access the necessary data for one study).The overall effect was negative, large and statistically significant; g = -0.87, 95% CI [-1.47, 0.27]: a negative effect size indicating less perceptual anchoring in dyslexic versus non-dyslexic groups. Visual assessment of funnel plot and Egger’s test suggest minimal bias but with significant heterogeneity; Q (4) = 9.70, PI (prediction interval) [-2.32, -0.58]. The primary limitation of the current review is the small number of included studies. We discuss methodological limitations, such as limited power, and how future research may redress these concerns. The variability of effect sizes appears consistent with the inherent variability within subtypes of dyslexia. This level of dispersion seems indicative of the how we define cut-off thresholds between typical reading and dyslexia populations, but also the methodological tools we use to investigate individual performance.

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Impact of surgery timing for craniosynostosis on neurodevelopmental outcomes: a systematic review

Journal of Neurosurgery Pediatrics ◽

10.3171/2018.10.peds18536 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 23 (4) ◽

pp. 442-454 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Rachel Mandela ◽

Maggie Bellew ◽

Paul Chumas ◽

Hannah Nash

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Beneficial Effect ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Future Research ◽

Neurodevelopmental Outcomes ◽

Age At Surgery ◽

Data Extraction Form ◽

Surgery Timing ◽

Anesthetic Exposure

OBJECTIVEThere are currently no guidelines for the optimum age for surgical treatment of craniosynostosis. This systematic review summarizes and assesses evidence on whether there is an optimal age for surgery in terms of neurodevelopmental outcomes.METHODSThe databases MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Embase + Embase Classic, and Web of Science were searched between October and November 2016 and searches were repeated in July 2017. According to PICO (participants, intervention, comparison, outcome) criteria, studies were included that focused on: children diagnosed with nonsyndromic craniosynostosis, aged ≤ 5 years at time of surgery; corrective surgery for nonsyndromic craniosynostosis; comparison of age-at-surgery groups; and tests of cognitive and neurodevelopmental postoperative outcomes. Studies that did not compare age-at-surgery groups (e.g., those employing a correlational design alone) were excluded. Data were double-extracted by 2 authors using a modified version of the Cochrane data extraction form.RESULTSTen studies met the specified criteria; 5 found a beneficial effect of earlier surgery, and 5 did not. No study found a beneficial effect of later surgery. No study collected data on length of anesthetic exposure and only 1 study collected data on sociodemographic factors.CONCLUSIONSIt was difficult to draw firm conclusions from the results due to multiple confounding factors. There is some inconclusive evidence that earlier surgery is beneficial for patients with sagittal synostosis. The picture is even more mixed for other subtypes. There is no evidence that later surgery is beneficial. The authors recommend that future research use agreed-upon parameters for: age-at-surgery cut-offs, follow-up times, and outcome measures.

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Protocol for a systematic review on the experience of informal caregivers for people with a moderate to advanced dementia within a domestic home setting

Systematic Reviews ◽

10.1186/s13643-020-01525-0 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Charles James ◽

Catherine Walshe ◽

Katherine Froggatt

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Current Knowledge ◽

Informal Caregivers ◽

Informal Caregiving ◽

Bibliographic Databases ◽

Future Research ◽

Advanced Dementia ◽

Home Setting ◽

Search Terms

Abstract Background The knowledge about the experience of informal caregivers who provide care to people with moderate to advanced dementia in a domestic home setting is limited. A consequence of long hours of caregiving in addition to dealing with normal challenges of daily living is their experience of a poor quality of life. Some of their experiences may be described in terms of a feeling of powerlessness to make changes during care provision. This feeling may also suggest an experience of moral distress. The aim of this systematic review is to synthesise qualitative evidence relating to these experiences. Methods This review adopts a narrative synthesis approach. A search will be conducted for studies written in the English language in the bibliographic databases MEDLINE Complete, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Web of Science and Academic Search Complete covering periods from 1984 to present. Included studies will be qualitative or mixed-methods designs. The search terms will be related to dementia and caregivers, and the process will be focused on dementia at the moderate to the advanced stages within the domestic home setting. Reference lists of included papers will also be searched for additional relevant citations. Search terms and strategies will be checked by two independent reviewers. The identification of abstracts and full texts of studies will be done by the author, while the quality and the risk of bias will also be checked by the two independent reviewers. Discussion Psychological distress is cited as an experience reported within informal caregiving. For the caregiver, it is associated with a negative impact on general health. To date, no synthesis exists on the specific experience of informal caregiving for people with moderate to advanced dementia within the domestic home setting. This review considers that variation of accounts contributes to how the informal caregivers’ general experience is explored in future research. This may enable gaps in current knowledge to be highlighted within the wider context of caregiving in the domestic home setting. Systematic review registration This review is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020183649).

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