Use of wearables to measure the effects of long COVID on activities of daily living and their relationship to perceived exertion, occupational performance, and quality of life.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study introduces a novel approach to understanding the impact of long COVID symptoms on daily life by integrating wearable devices to assess their influence on physical and mental quality of life, as well as perceived performance and satisfaction in daily activities.

Methods

By leveraging technology such as accelerometers and pulse oximeters alongside assessment tools like the SF-12 Health Survey, the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, and the Borg Scale, this research provides a comprehensive analysis that advances the field of occupational therapy.

Results

An analytical observational study with 10 participants with long COVID and 10 healthy controls revealed that individuals with long COVID took significantly longer to complete tasks such a

SUBMITTER: Hernandez-Hernandez L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11880940 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature