A Pervasive Pulmonary Function Estimation System with Six-Minute Walking Test.

ABSTRACT: Self-monitoring for spirometry is beneficial to assess the progression of lung disease and the effect of pulmonary rehabilitation. However, home spirometry fails to meet both accuracy and repeatability criteria in a satisfactory manner. The study aimed to propose a pervasive spirometry estimation system with the six-minute walking test (6MWT), where the system with information management, communication protocol, predictive algorithms, and a wrist-worn device, was developed for pulmonary function. A total of 60 subjects suffering from respiratory diseases aged from 25 to 90 were enrolled in the study. Pulmonary function test, walking steps, and physical status were measured before and after performing the 6MWT. The significant variables were extracted to predict per step distance (PSD), for

SUBMITTER: Wu MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9599376 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature