Acceptability of wearable technology for the early detection of dementia-causing diseases: perspectives from the CODEC II cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global prevalence of dementia is increasing exponentially. Early detection of dementia-causing diseases could support therapeutic intervention to decelerate disease progression. Wearable digital technologies can be used to identify early signs of such diseases and remotely monitor disease progression. However, technologies must be acceptable to users. This study explored the perspectives of participants on the acceptability of various wearable technologies for early detection.

Method

Participants from the Cognitive Decline using Digital Devices (CODEC-II) cohort used four different wearables (smartwatch, electroencephalographic [EEG] headband, active and passive smartphone apps) for two weeks every three months over a year. A subgroup participated in semi stru

SUBMITTER: Wilson S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12394386 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature