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Colleen M Peterson1, Renée M St Louis1, Carol Flannagan1
1University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, Ann Arbor, MI, United States.
JMIR Aging
|July 31, 2025
Summary
Wearable technology can aid aging research, but challenges exist for people with dementia. This study identifies factors to improve wearable device use and data collection in dementia research.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Wearable technologies offer potential for passive data collection in aging research.
- Challenges exist for individuals with dementia and their caregivers in using wearables for research.
- Issues include device adherence, acceptance, and caregiver reliance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically evaluate current wearable technology research in dementia.
- To describe experiences, desired qualities, and protocol needs for wearables in dementia research.
- To enhance participant engagement and sustained use of wearables for improved data quality.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review using PRISMA 2020 checklist.
- Searched 3 databases for papers since 2018 on wearables for persons with dementia.
- Screened 1757 abstracts, with 58 retained for full-text review.
Main Results:
- Synthesized 29 factors influencing wearable buy-in and adherence in dementia research.
- Factors categorized into device selection, protocol considerations, recruitment, and adherence.
- Identified key preferences, barriers, and facilitators for wearable use.
Conclusions:
- Findings provide guidelines for researchers on selecting wearable devices for dementia studies.
- Recommendations for protocol design to improve wearable utility in longitudinal dementia research.
- Aims to enhance the effectiveness of wearables in research with persons with dementia and their caregivers.
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