Multimodal Detection of Agitation in People With Dementia in Clinical Settings: Observational Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dementia is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects millions worldwide, often accompanied by agitation and aggression (AA), which contribute to patient distress and increased health care burden. Existing assessment methods for AA rely heavily on caregiver reporting, introducing subjectivity and inconsistency.

Objective

This study proposes a novel, multimodal system for predicting AA episodes in individuals with severe dementia, integrating wearable sensor data and privacy-preserving video analytics.

Methods

A pilot study involving 10 participants was conducted at Ontario Shores Mental Health Institute. The system combines digital biomarkers collected from the EmbracePlus (Empatica Inc) wristband with video-based behavioral monitoring. Facial

SUBMITTER: Badawi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12282644 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature