Survey on Acceptance of Passive Technology Monitoring for Early Detection of Cognitive Impairment.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Digital biomarkers may act as a tool for early detection of changes in cognition. It is important to understand public perception of technologies focused on monitoring cognition to better guide the design of these tools and inform patients appropriately about the associated risks and benefits. Health care systems may also play a role in the clinical, legal, and financial implications of such technologies.

Objective

To evaluate public opinion on the use of passive technology for monitoring cognition.

Methods

This was a one-time, Internet-based survey conducted in English and Spanish.

Results

Within the English survey distributed in the USA (n = 173), 58.1% of respondents would be highly likely to agree to passive monitoring of cognition via a

SUBMITTER: Josephy-Hernandez S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7879311 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature