Sensing a problem: Proof of concept for characterizing and predicting agitation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Agitation, experienced by patients with dementia, is difficult to manage and stressful for caregivers. Currently, agitation is primarily assessed by caregivers or clinicians based on self-report or very brief periods of observation. This limits availability of comprehensive or sensitive enough reporting to detect early signs of agitation or identify its precipitants. The purpose of this article is to provide proof of concept for characterizing and predicting agitation using a system that continuously monitors patients' activities and living environment within memory care facilities.

Methods

Continuous and unobtrusive monitoring of a participant is achieved using behavioral sensors, which include passive infrared motion sensors, door contact sensors, a wearable a

SUBMITTER: Au-Yeung WM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7443743 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature