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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Wearable Technology
  • Sensor Systems

Background:

  • Respiratory monitoring is crucial for applications like sleep studies, sports training, and patient care.
  • Existing respiration sensing systems vary widely in technique, setup, and validation methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comprehensive systematic review of respiration sensing systems.
  • To identify current trends, research challenges, and future directions in the field.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic searches of scientific repositories were performed.
  • 198 relevant research papers were analyzed in detail.
  • Key aspects examined included sensing techniques, parameters, system setup, validation, and power consumption.

Main Results:

  • Several trends in respiration sensor design and application were identified.
  • Significant research challenges remain, including the need for long-term evaluations and standardized validation frameworks.
  • Opportunities exist for energy-saving strategies, energy harvesting, and integration into clothing.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing identified challenges is essential for developing feasible, robust, affordable, and unobtrusive respiration sensing systems.
  • Standardized validation protocols are needed for reliable comparison of sensor performance.
  • Further research should focus on energy efficiency, advanced algorithms, and practical integration into everyday wear.