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André Dias1, Bernhard Fisterer, Gregor Lamla

  • 1Norwegian Centre for Telemedicine, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway. andre.dias@uit.no

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Long-term physical activity monitoring requires reliable sensors. This study identified battery life and skin irritation as key issues with popular motion and heart rate sensors during extended wear.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Sports Science
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Longitudinal studies on physical activity measurement rely heavily on wearable motion and heart rate sensors.
  • Understanding the usability and handling challenges of these devices is crucial for data integrity and participant adherence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify usability and handling problems associated with specific wearable sensors during long-term use.
  • To evaluate participant experience with motion and heart rate sensors in a controlled testing environment.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative study involving seven subjects and 13 test sessions.
  • Evaluation of three distinct sensor models: Stayhealth RT3, Actigraph GT1M, and Polar RS800.
  • Focus on identifying technical issues and user-reported discomfort during prolonged sensor wear.

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Main Results:

  • Battery life limitation emerged as the most frequent technical problem across tested sensors.
  • Long-term wear of heart rate sensors led to reported discomfort and skin irritation.
  • Specific usability challenges varied between the Stayhealth RT3, Actigraph GT1M, and Polar RS800 models.

Conclusions:

  • Battery life and skin comfort are critical considerations for selecting sensors for long-term physical activity studies.
  • Further sensor development should address these identified usability and handling issues to improve data collection and participant experience.