Accuracy, Usability, and Adherence of Smartwatches for Atrial Fibrillation Detection in Older Adults After Stroke: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cause of stroke, and timely diagnosis is critical for secondary prevention. Little is known about smartwatches for AF detection among stroke survivors. We aimed to examine accuracy, usability, and adherence to a smartwatch-based AF monitoring system designed by older stroke survivors and their caregivers.

Objective

This study aims to examine the feasibility of smartwatches for AF detection in older stroke survivors.

Methods

Pulsewatch is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) in which stroke survivors received either a smartwatch-smartphone dyad for AF detection (Pulsewatch system) plus an electrocardiogram patch or the patch alone for 14 days to assess the accuracy and usability of the system (phase 1). Participants were s

SUBMITTER: Ding EY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10716742 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature