Heart rate variability and heart rate monitoring of nurses using PPG and ECG signals during working condition: A pilot study

ABSTRACT: Abstract The use of wearable photoplethysmography (PPG) technology for estimating heart rate (HR) and HR variability (HRV) in the health care system is gaining attention in recent years. However, the performance of these devices remains questionable in their ability to collect data in real working conditions for long‐term monitoring. The present study aimed to examine the data collected from nurses during working hours by PPG and electrocardiography (ECG) devices. Twenty‐two nurses underwent a 60‐minute work protocol during the normal working conditions while wearing a PPG device and an ECG device. HR, low‐frequency component (LF) and high‐frequency component (HF), LF/HF ratio, and percent LF distribution in total spectral power, and steps were examined. Pearson's correlation analysis and

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8865060 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature