A protocol for the evaluation of the PneumoWave biosensor in supported accommodation settings: A study on feasibility and acceptability (RESCU-2).

ABSTRACT:

Background

People who overdose on opioids when they are alone or unmonitored are at heightened risk of death as other people do not know they should provide an emergency response. Wearable technology provides an opportunity to continuously measure respiratory function and ultimately send an alert if respiratory depression occurs.

Objective

This study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of PneumoWave DC in UK homeless hostels or supported accommodation settings (equivalent to Housing First in the USA) for individuals at high risk of opioid overdose. The PneumoWave system consists of a wearable biosensor that is affixed to the chest and records chest motion and which, in future, could potentially provide early detection of respiratory depression and trigger overdose re

SUBMITTER: Tas B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12233264 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature