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

Development of wearable devices that are easy to use and comfortable for the wearer enhances their ability to be used in settings where clinical management and support is limited, such as rural communities. This study gathered data that measured the usability of a multimodal wearable bioelectronic device to reliably and accurately monitor vital signs in real time. The participants (n=13) reported that the device was comfortable and adhered well during a 24-hour period, as well as easy to put on. Feedback was also collected to understand how the device might be improved, and participants shared concerns over the ability to expose the device to water (bathing, perspiration related to exercise), the size of the device, and ability to sleep wearing the device. Participant responses were consistent across collection methods (text survey during the 24 hour study period, follow-up paper survey, and follow-up phone survey). These results will inform the continued development and refinement of the device to enhance participant comfort to increase the feasibility of long-term remote management of chronic disease conditions, resulting in improved health outcomes, reduced costs, and improved quality-of-life.