AT-HOME ASSESSMENT OF USABILITY AND DATA COLLECTION FROM A WEARABLE BIOELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Health Informatics
• Wearable Technology

Background:

• Wearable devices offer potential for remote health monitoring, especially in underserved areas.
• Usability and comfort are critical for long-term adherence and effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the usability and comfort of a multimodal wearable bioelectronic device for real-time vital sign monitoring.
• To gather participant feedback for device refinement.

Main Methods:

• A 24-hour usability study with 13 participants.
• Data collection via text, paper, and phone surveys.
• Assessment of comfort, ease of use, and adherence.

Main Results:

• Participants reported the device was comfortable, adhered well, and was easy to don.
• Key concerns identified: water resistance, device size, and sleep comfort.
• Consistent feedback across multiple data collection methods.

Conclusions:

• The wearable device shows promise for remote vital sign monitoring.
• Further development is needed to address user-reported limitations for enhanced long-term feasibility.
• Improvements will support remote chronic disease management and improve patient outcomes.