How wearable sensors have been utilised to evaluate frailty in older adults: a systematic review.

Grainne VavasourOonagh M GigginsJulie DoyleDaniel Kelly

Published in: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation (2021)

Wearable sensors have been successfully used to evaluate frailty in older adults. Further research is needed to identify a feasible, user-friendly device and body-location that can be used to identify signs of pre-frailty in community-dwelling older adults. This would facilitate early identification and targeted intervention to reduce the burden of frailty in an ageing population.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
physical activity
low cost
heart rate
risk factors
blood pressure
drug delivery