Short-Term Wearable Sensors for In-Hospital Medical and Surgical Patients: Mixed Methods Analysis of Patient Perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Continuous vital sign monitoring using wearable sensors may enable early detection of patient deterioration and sepsis.

Objective

This study aimed to explore patient experiences with wearable sensor technology and carry out continuous monitoring through questionnaire and interview studies in an acute hospital setting.

Methods

Patients were recruited for a wearable sensor study and were asked to complete a 9-item questionnaire. Patients responses were evaluated using a Likert scale and with continuous variables. A subgroup of surgical patients wearing a Sensium Vital Sign Sensor was invited to participate in semistructured interviews. The Sensium wearable sensor measures the vital signs: heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature. All interview data were

SUBMITTER: Joshi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8103292 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature