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Luciano A, Robinson L, Garland G, Lyons B, Korstanje R, Di Francesco A, Churchill GA. Longitudinal fragility phenotyping contributes to the prediction of lifespan and age-associated morbidity in C57BL/6 and Diversity Outbred mice. GeroScience 2024; 46:4937-4954. [PMID: 38935230 DOI: 10.1007/s11357-024-01226-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Aging studies in mammalian models often depend on natural lifespan data as a primary outcome. Tools for lifespan prediction could accelerate these studies and reduce the need for veterinary intervention. Here, we leveraged large-scale longitudinal frailty and lifespan data on two genetically distinct mouse cohorts to evaluate noninvasive strategies to predict life expectancy in mice. We applied a modified frailty assessment, the Fragility Index, derived from existing frailty indices with additional deficits selected by veterinarians. We developed an ensemble machine learning classifier to predict imminent mortality (95% proportion of life lived [95PLL]). Our algorithm represented improvement over previous predictive criteria but fell short of the level of reliability that would be needed to make advanced prediction of lifespan and thus accelerate lifespan studies. Highly sensitive and specific frailty-based predictive endpoint criteria for aged mice remain elusive. While frailty-based prediction falls short as a surrogate for lifespan, it did demonstrate significant predictive power and as such must contain information that could be used to inform the conclusion of aging experiments. We propose a frailty-based measure of healthspan as an alternative target for aging research and demonstrate that lifespan and healthspan criteria reveal distinct aspects of aging in mice.
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Nakanowatari T, Hoshi M, Asao A, Sone T, Kamide N, Sakamoto M, Shiba Y. In-Shoe Sensor Measures of Loading Asymmetry during Gait as a Predictor of Frailty Development in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:5054. [PMID: 39124101 PMCID: PMC11314663 DOI: 10.3390/s24155054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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Clinical walk tests may not predict the development of frailty in healthy older adults. With advancements in wearable technology, it may be possible to predict the development of frailty using loading asymmetry parameters during clinical walk tests. This prospective cohort study aimed to test the hypothesis that increased limb loading asymmetry predicts frailty risk in community-living older adults. Sixty-three independently ambulant community-living adults aged ≥ 65 years were recruited, and forty-seven subjects completed the ten-month follow-up after baseline. Loading asymmetry index of net and regional (forefoot, midfoot, and rearfoot) plantar forces were collected using force sensing insoles during a 10 m walk test with their maximum speed. Development of frailty was defined if the participant progressed from baseline at least one grading group of frailty at the follow-up period using the Kihon Checklist. Fourteen subjects developed frailty during the follow-up period. Increased risk of frailty was associated with each 1% increase in loading asymmetry of net impulse (Odds ratio 1.153, 95%CI 1.001 to 1.329). Net impulse asymmetry significantly correlated with asymmetry of peak force in midfoot force. These results indicate the feasibility of measuring plantar forces of gait during clinical walking tests and underscore the potential of using load asymmetry as a tool to augment frailty risk assessment in community-dwelling older adults.
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- Tatsuya Nakanowatari
- Department of Physical Therapy, Fukushima Medical University School of Health Sciences, 10-6 Sakae-machi, Fukushima 960-8516, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Fukushima Medical University School of Health Sciences, 10-6 Sakae-machi, Fukushima 960-8516, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Fukushima Medical University School of Health Sciences, 10-6 Sakae-machi, Fukushima 960-8516, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Fukushima Medical University School of Health Sciences, 10-6 Sakae-machi, Fukushima 960-8516, Fukushima, Japan
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Kitasato University, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara 252-0373, Kanagawa, Japan
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Kitasato University, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara 252-0373, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Fukushima Medical University School of Health Sciences, 10-6 Sakae-machi, Fukushima 960-8516, Fukushima, Japan
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Taylor JK, Peek N, Greenstein AS, Sammut-Powell C, Martin GP, Ahmed FZ. Remotely monitored physical activity from older people with cardiac devices associates with physical functioning. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:526. [PMID: 38886679 PMCID: PMC11184810 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-05083-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Accelerometer-derived physical activity (PA) from cardiac devices are available via remote monitoring platforms yet rarely reviewed in clinical practice. We aimed to investigate the association between PA and clinical measures of frailty and physical functioning. METHODS The PATTErn study (A study of Physical Activity paTTerns and major health Events in older people with implantable cardiac devices) enrolled participants aged 60 + undergoing remote cardiac monitoring. Frailty was measured using the Fried criteria and gait speed (m/s), and physical functioning by NYHA class and SF-36 physical functioning score. Activity was reported as mean time active/day across 30-days prior to enrolment (30-day PA). Multivariable regression methods were utilised to estimate associations between PA and frailty/functioning (OR = odds ratio, β = beta coefficient, CI = confidence intervals). RESULTS Data were available for 140 participants (median age 73, 70.7% male). Median 30-day PA across the analysis cohort was 134.9 min/day (IQR 60.8-195.9). PA was not significantly associated with Fried frailty status on multivariate analysis, however was associated with gait speed (β = 0.04, 95% CI 0.01-0.07, p = 0.01) and measures of physical functioning (NYHA class: OR 0.73, 95% CI 0.57-0.92, p = 0.01, SF-36 physical functioning: β = 4.60, 95% CI 1.38-7.83, p = 0.005). CONCLUSIONS PA from cardiac devices was associated with physical functioning and gait speed. This highlights the importance of reviewing remote monitoring PA data to identify patients who could benefit from existing interventions. Further research should investigate how to embed this into clinical pathways.
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- J K Taylor
- Centre for Health Informatics, Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9P, UK.
- Department of Cardiology, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Rd, Manchester, UK.
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- Centre for Health Informatics, Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9P, UK
- THIS Institute (The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute), University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Health Informatics, Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9P, UK
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- Centre for Health Informatics, Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9P, UK
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- Department of Cardiology, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Rd, Manchester, UK
- Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Kumar P. Accelerating frailty management: harnessing advances in accelerometer technology. Eur Geriatr Med 2024; 15:597-599. [PMID: 38689206 DOI: 10.1007/s41999-024-00977-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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- Prabal Kumar
- Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
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Qian L, Chan A, Cai J, Lewicke J, Gregson G, Lipsett M, Rios Rincón A. Evaluation of the accuracy of a UWB tracker for in-home positioning for older adults. Med Eng Phys 2024; 126:104155. [PMID: 38621851 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2024.104155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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The population of older adults is rapidly growing. In-home monitoring systems have been used to support aging-in-place. Ambient sensors or wearable localizers can be used but may be too low resolution, while camera systems are invasive to privacy. Ultra-wideband (UWB) localization offers precise positioning by placing anchors throughout the house and wearing a tag that is tracked by the anchors. In this study, the accuracy of UWB for indoor tracking was evaluated in a motion capture gait lab and in a mock condo in the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. First, the configuration of UWB was tested, changing factors related to sampling time, anchor placement and line-of-sight. Comparing these factors to the configurations recommended by the manufacturer guidelines, accuracies remained within 14 cm. We then performed static and dynamic accuracy tests, with dynamic testing comprised of rolling and walking motions. In the motion capture lab, we found localization accuracies of 7.0 ± 11.1 cm while in the mock condo, we found accuracies of 27.3 ± 12.9 cm. Dynamic testing with rolling motions had an average of 19.1 ± 1.6 cm while walking was 20.5 ± 4.2 cm. The mean accuracy of UWB is within the 30 cm target for indoor localization.
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- Linna Qian
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, 10th Floor, Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering, 9211 116St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Research, Innovation and Technology, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, 10105 112 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0H1, Canada.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, 10th Floor, Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering, 9211 116St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Research, Innovation and Technology, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, 10105 112 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0H1, Canada
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- Research, Innovation and Technology, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, 10105 112 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0H1, Canada; Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta, 8205 - 114St, 2-64 Corbett Hall, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G4, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, 10th Floor, Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering, 9211 116St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta, 8205 - 114St, 2-64 Corbett Hall, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G4, Canada
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Tanaka M, Ishii S, Matsuoka A, Tanabe S, Matsunaga S, Rahmani A, Dutt N, Rasouli M, Nyamathi A. Perspectives of Japanese elders and their healthcare providers on use of wearable technology to monitor their health at home: A qualitative exploration. Int J Nurs Stud 2024; 152:104691. [PMID: 38262231 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2024.104691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND With 24 million Japanese elderly aging at home, the challenges of managing chronic conditions are significant. As many Japanese elders manage multiple chronic conditions, investigating the usefulness of wearable health devices for this population is warranted. AIM The purpose of this qualitative study, using grounded theory, was to explore the perspectives of Japanese elders, their caretakers, and their healthcare providers on the use of technology and wearable devices to monitor health conditions and keep Japanese elders safe at home. METHODS In conducting this study, a community advisory board was first established to guide the research design; six focus groups and two one-on-one interviews were conducted, with a total of 21 participants. RESULTS Four major themes emerged from the analysis: 1) Current Status of Health Issues Experienced by Japanese Elders and Ways of Being Monitored; 2) Current Use of Monitoring Technology and Curiosity about Use of the Latest Digital Technology to Keep Elderly Healthy at Home; 3) Perceived Advantages of Wearing Sensor Technology; and 4) Perceived Disadvantages of Wearing Technology. Many of the elderly participants were interested in using monitoring devices at home, particularly if not complicated. Healthcare workers found monitoring technologies particularly useful during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Elderly participants felt cost and technical issues could be barriers to using monitoring devices. CONCLUSION While there are challenges to utilizing monitoring devices, the potential to aid the aging population of Japan justifies further investigation into the effectiveness of these devices. This study was not registered with a research trial registry.
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- Mika Tanaka
- School of Nursing, Kitasato University, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- School of Nursing, Kitasato University, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- School of Nursing, Kitasato University, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- School of Nursing, Kitasato University, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kitasato University, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States of America
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- Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States of America
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- Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States of America
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- Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States of America.
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Bassi E, Santomauro I, Basso I, Busca E, Maoret R, Dal Molin A. Wearable technology use in long-term care facilities for older adults: a scoping review protocol. JBI Evid Synth 2024; 22:325-334. [PMID: 37747430 DOI: 10.11124/jbies-23-00079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this scoping review is to explore how wearable technology is being used to care for older adults in long-term care facilities. INTRODUCTION The use of digital health technologies to support care delivery in long-term care facilities for older adults has grown significantly in recent years, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Wearable technology refers to devices worn or attached to the body that can track a variety of health-related data, such as vital signs, falls, and sleep patterns. Despite the evidence that wearable devices are playing an increasing role in older adults' care, no review has been conducted on how wearable technology is being used in long-term care facilities. INCLUSION CRITERIA This review will consider studies that include people aged over 65, with any health condition or level of disability, who live in long-term care facilities. Primary and secondary studies using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods study designs will be included. Dissertations and policy documents will also be considered. METHODS Data sources will include comprehensive searches of electronic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and Scopus), gray literature, and reference scanning of relevant studies. Two independent reviewers will screen titles, abstracts, and full texts of the selected studies. Data extraction will be performed using a tool developed by the researchers. Data will be mapped and analyzed. Descriptive frequencies and content analysis will be included, along with the tabulated results, which will be used to present the findings with regard to the review objectives. REVIEW REGISTRATION Open Science Framework https://osf.io/r9qtd.
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- Erika Bassi
- Dipartimento di Medicina Traslazionale, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
- Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Maggiore della Carità di Novara, Novara, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Traslazionale, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Traslazionale, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Traslazionale, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
- Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Maggiore della Carità di Novara, Novara, Italy
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- Fondazione Biblioteca Biomedica Biellese 3BI, Biella, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Traslazionale, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
- Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Maggiore della Carità di Novara, Novara, Italy
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Nishizawa K, Harato K, Hakukawa S, Okawara H, Sawada T, Ishida H, Nagura T. Turning and sitting movements during timed up and go tests predict deterioration of physical function in middle-aged adults. Gait Posture 2024; 108:329-334. [PMID: 38215635 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2023.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND Deterioration of physical function in middle-aged adults is a significant challenge that can lead to increased risk of future falls. However, a screening method for the functional decline in middle-aged adults has not been established. RESEARCH QUESTION To evaluate the relationship between biomechanical parameters assessed by the timed up and go test (TUG) and locomotive syndrome (LS) in middle-aged adults. METHODS The inclusion criterion was: under 65 years of age. A total of 97 volunteers (mean age 51.1 years) participated in this study. An LS test was performed, including a 2-step test, a stand-up test, and a 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale. The TUG was measured using inertial measurement units (IMUs) at comfortable and fast speeds. We then determined the minimum values for anterior-posterior acceleration and angular velocity around the medial-lateral axis, as well as the maximum values of angular velocity around the vertical axis for the upper trunk and sacrum in a TUG phase. RESULTS Angular velocity around the vertical axis for upper trunk and sacrum were significantly smaller in LS than non-LS in the turn phase of both speed conditions. For the fast speed condition, the minimum anterior-posterior acceleration for sacrum was greater in LS than in the non-LS condition for the stand-to-sit phase. Angular velocity around the vertical axis for turning and anterior-posterior acceleration from sitting were associated with detection of LS. SIGNIFICANCE Turning and sitting movements during TUG should be observed using IMU to screen for physical function decline in middle aged adults.
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- Kohei Nishizawa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Sports Medicine Research Center, Keio University, Kouhoku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Biomechanics, Keio University School of Medicine, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
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Bergschöld JM, Gunnes M, Eide AH, Lassemo E. Characteristics and Range of Reviews About Technologies for Aging in Place: Scoping Review of Reviews. JMIR Aging 2024; 7:e50286. [PMID: 38252472 PMCID: PMC10845034 DOI: 10.2196/50286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND It is a contemporary and global challenge that the increasing number of older people requiring care will surpass the available caregivers. Solutions are needed to help older people maintain their health, prevent disability, and delay or avoid dependency on others. Technology can enable older people to age in place while maintaining their dignity and quality of life. Literature reviews on this topic have become important tools for researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and decision makers who need to navigate and access the extensive available evidence. Due to the large number and diversity of existing reviews, there is a need for a review of reviews that provides an overview of the range and characteristics of the evidence on technology for aging in place. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the characteristics and the range of evidence on technologies for aging in place by conducting a scoping review of reviews and presenting an evidence map that researchers, policy makers, and practitioners may use to identify gaps and reviews of interest. METHODS The review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews). Literature searches were conducted in Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus using a search string that consisted of the terms "older people" and "technology for ageing in place," with alternate terms using Boolean operators and truncation, adapted to the rules for each database. RESULTS A total of 5447 studies were screened, with 344 studies included after full-text screening. The number of reviews on this topic has increased dramatically over time, and the literature is scattered across a variety of journals. Vocabularies and approaches used to describe technology, populations, and problems are highly heterogeneous. We have identified 3 principal ways that reviews have dealt with populations, 5 strategies that the reviews draw on to conceptualize technology, and 4 principal types of problems that they have dealt with. These may be understood as methods that can inform future reviews on this topic. The relationships among populations, technologies, and problems studied in the reviews are presented in an evidence map that includes pertinent gaps. CONCLUSIONS Redundancies and unexploited synergies between bodies of evidence on technology for aging in place are highly likely. These results can be used to decrease this risk if they are used to inform the design of future reviews on this topic. There is a need for an examination of the current state of the art in knowledge on technology for aging in place in low- and middle-income countries, especially in Africa.
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- Department of Health, SINTEF Digital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Health, SINTEF Digital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Health, SINTEF Digital, Trondheim, Norway
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Daniels K, Bonnechère B. Harnessing digital health interventions to bridge the gap in prevention for older adults. Front Public Health 2024; 11:1281923. [PMID: 38259780 PMCID: PMC10800474 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1281923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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- Kim Daniels
- Department of PXL – Healthcare, PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Hasselt, Belgium
- REVAL Rehabilitation Research Center, Faculty of Rehabilitation Center, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Department of PXL – Healthcare, PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Hasselt, Belgium
- REVAL Rehabilitation Research Center, Faculty of Rehabilitation Center, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
- Technology-Supported and Data-Driven Rehabilitation, Data Science Institute, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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Raquel Costa-Brito A, Bovolini A, Rúa-Alonso M, Vaz C, Francisco Ortega-Morán J, Blas Pagador J, Vila-Chã C. Home-based exercise interventions delivered by technology in older adults: A scoping review of technological tools usage. Int J Med Inform 2024; 181:105287. [PMID: 37972483 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2023.105287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite technology-based systems being considered promising tools to stimulate and increase physical function at home, most older adults are unfamiliar with technology, which may pose some difficulties. Technology-related parameters, such as adherence, acceptance, and acceptability, are crucial to achieving higher efficacy levels of home-based exercise interventions delivered by technology. In this scoping review, we aimed to revise the use of home-based technological tools to improve physical function in the older population, focusing on the user's experience and perspective. Methods This scoping review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. The search was conducted in April 2022 and updated in April 2023. A total of 45 studies were included in the review. Results Most studies (95.5%) met the technology usage levels defined by the research team or reported satisfactory technology usage levels. Positive health-related outcomes were reported in 80% of studies. Although the existence of guidelines to correctly define and use measures associated with technology use, including adherence, acceptance and acceptability, some terms are still being used interchangeably. Some concerns related to the lack of an international consensus regarding technology usage measures and the exclusion of older adults who did not own or have previous experience with technology in a large percentage of the included studies may have limited the results obtained. Conclusions Altogether, home-based exercise interventions delivered through technology were associated with positive health-related outcomes in older adults, and technology usage levels are considered satisfactory. Older adults are willing and able to use technology autonomously if adequate support is provided.
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- Polytechnic of Guarda, Guarda, Portugal; Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences, and Human Development, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Polytechnic of Guarda, Guarda, Portugal; Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences, and Human Development, Vila Real, Portugal; Performance and Health Group, Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, University of A Coruna, A Coruña, Spain
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- Jesús Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre, Cáceres, Spain
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- Polytechnic of Guarda, Guarda, Portugal; Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences, and Human Development, Vila Real, Portugal.
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Mac Eochagain C, Senac NMG, Cavanagh M, Roy M, Ciccone AS, Contreras B, Testa GD, Velasco R, Marinho J, Serrano AG, Schiaffino MK, Gomes F. Digital health in geriatric oncology: A Young International Society of Geriatric Oncology review. J Geriatr Oncol 2023; 14:101649. [PMID: 38682324 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2023.101649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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The integration of digital health technologies in geriatric oncology has the potential to enhance patient care and self-management. This review article discusses the applications of these technologies, including teleassessment, telemonitoring, and teleintervention, within geriatric oncology, and evaluates their potential to improve cancer care and patient outcomes. We also review challenges to the implementation of digital health technologies among populations of older patients with cancer. The article provides a perspective for clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and patients on the integration and utilisation of digital health technologies in current geriatric oncology practice.
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- Colm Mac Eochagain
- Trinity St James Cancer Institute, Dublin, Ireland; Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK.
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- Geriatrics Department, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañon, Madrid, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Hospital Universitario de Getafe, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Université Côte d'Azur, Sophia-Antipolis INSERM U1081, CNRS UMR 7284, Centre Hospitalier, Universitaire de Nice, Hôpital de Cimiez, Nice, France
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- Department of Geriatric and Intensive Care Medicine, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Clinical Trial and Research Divison, Philippine Heart Center, Quezon City, Philippines; Lung Center of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines
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- Medical Oncology Department, Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal; Associação de Investigação de Cuidados de Suporte em Oncologia (AICSO), Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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- Urology Department, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma, Spain; Inserm, IMRB, Université Paris-Est-Créteil, Créteil, France
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- School of Public Health, Division of Health Management and Policy, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, United States of America; Center for Health Equity, Education and Research (CHEER), University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States of America; UC San Diego School of Medicine, CA, United States of America
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- Medical Oncology Department, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Delaire L, Courtay A, Humblot J, Aubertin-Leheudre M, Mourey F, Racine AN, Gilbert T, Niasse-Sy Z, Bonnefoy M. Implementation and Core Components of a Multimodal Program including Exercise and Nutrition in Prevention and Treatment of Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Narrative Review. Nutrients 2023; 15:4100. [PMID: 37836384 PMCID: PMC10574358 DOI: 10.3390/nu15194100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Increasing disability-free life expectancy is a crucial issue to optimize active ageing and to reduce the burden of evitable medical costs. One of the main challenges is to develop pragmatic and personalized prevention strategies in order to prevent frailty, counteract adverse outcomes such as falls and mobility disability, and to improve quality of life. Strong evidence reports the effectiveness of exercise interventions to improve various physical parameters and muscle function that are cornerstones of frailty. Other findings also suggest that the interactions between nutrition and physical exercise with or without health behavior promotion prevent the development of frailty. Multimodal programs, including structured exercise, adequate dietary intervention and health behavior promotion, appear increasingly consensual. However, in order for implementation in real-life settings, some pitfalls need to be addressed. In this perspective, structuring and tailoring feasible, acceptable and sustainable interventions to optimize exercise training responses are essential conditions to warrant short, medium and long-term individual benefits. The different components of exercise programs appear to be fairly consensual and effective. However, specific composition of the programs proposed (frequency, intensity, type, time, volume and progressiveness) have to be tailored to individual characteristics and objectives in order to improve exercise responses. The intervention approaches, behavioral strategies and indications for these programs also need to be refined and framed. The main objective of this work is to guide the actions of healthcare professionals and enable them to widely and effectively implement multimodal programs including exercise, nutrition and behavioral strategies in real-life settings.
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- Leo Delaire
- Service de Médecine du Vieillissement, Hôpital Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre-Bénite, France; (A.C.); (J.H.); (T.G.); (Z.N.-S.); (M.B.)
- Programme «Bien sur ses Jambes», Hôpital Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Service de Médecine du Vieillissement, Hôpital Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre-Bénite, France; (A.C.); (J.H.); (T.G.); (Z.N.-S.); (M.B.)
- Programme «Bien sur ses Jambes», Hôpital Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Service de Médecine du Vieillissement, Hôpital Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre-Bénite, France; (A.C.); (J.H.); (T.G.); (Z.N.-S.); (M.B.)
- Programme «Bien sur ses Jambes», Hôpital Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Centre de Recherche de L’Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal (CRIUGM), Montréal, QC H3W 1W5, Canada;
- Groupe de Recherche en Activité Physique Adaptée, Département des Sciences de l’Activité Physique, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM), Montréal, QC H2L 2C4, Canada
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- Laboratoire CAPS (Cognition, Action, et Plasticité Sensorimotrice), Inserm U1093, UFR STAPS, Université de Bourgogne, Campus Universitaire, BP 27877, 21078 Dijon, France;
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- Service de Médecine du Vieillissement, Hôpital Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre-Bénite, France; (A.C.); (J.H.); (T.G.); (Z.N.-S.); (M.B.)
- Programme «Bien sur ses Jambes», Hôpital Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre-Bénite, France
- RESHAPE Research on Healthcare Professionals and Performance, Inserm U1290, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 69008 Lyon, France
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- Service de Médecine du Vieillissement, Hôpital Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre-Bénite, France; (A.C.); (J.H.); (T.G.); (Z.N.-S.); (M.B.)
- Programme «Bien sur ses Jambes», Hôpital Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Service de Médecine du Vieillissement, Hôpital Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre-Bénite, France; (A.C.); (J.H.); (T.G.); (Z.N.-S.); (M.B.)
- Programme «Bien sur ses Jambes», Hôpital Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre-Bénite, France
- Inserm U1060-CarMeN, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
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Huang C, Nihey F, Ihara K, Fukushi K, Kajitani H, Nozaki Y, Nakahara K. Healthcare Application of In-Shoe Motion Sensor for Older Adults: Frailty Assessment Using Foot Motion during Gait. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:5446. [PMID: 37420613 DOI: 10.3390/s23125446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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Frailty poses a threat to the daily lives of healthy older adults, highlighting the urgent need for technologies that can monitor and prevent its progression. Our objective is to demonstrate a method for providing long-term daily frailty monitoring using an in-shoe motion sensor (IMS). We undertook two steps to achieve this goal. Firstly, we used our previously established SPM-LOSO-LASSO (SPM: statistical parametric mapping; LOSO: leave-one-subject-out; LASSO: least absolute shrinkage and selection operator) algorithm to construct a lightweight and interpretable hand grip strength (HGS) estimation model for an IMS. This algorithm automatically identified novel and significant gait predictors from foot motion data and selected optimal features to construct the model. We also tested the robustness and effectiveness of the model by recruiting other groups of subjects. Secondly, we designed an analog frailty risk score that combined the performance of the HGS and gait speed with the aid of the distribution of HGS and gait speed of the older Asian population. We then compared the effectiveness of our designed score with the clinical expert-rated score. We discovered new gait predictors for HGS estimation via IMSs and successfully constructed a model with an "excellent" intraclass correlation coefficient and high precision. Moreover, we tested the model on separately recruited subjects, which confirmed the robustness of our model for other older individuals. The designed frailty risk score also had a large effect size correlation with clinical expert-rated scores. In conclusion, IMS technology shows promise for long-term daily frailty monitoring, which can help prevent or manage frailty for older adults.
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- Chenhui Huang
- Biometrics Research Labs, NEC Corporation, Hinode 1131, Abiko 270-1198, Chiba, Japan
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- Biometrics Research Labs, NEC Corporation, Hinode 1131, Abiko 270-1198, Chiba, Japan
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- Biometrics Research Labs, NEC Corporation, Hinode 1131, Abiko 270-1198, Chiba, Japan
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- Biometrics Research Labs, NEC Corporation, Hinode 1131, Abiko 270-1198, Chiba, Japan
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- Biometrics Research Labs, NEC Corporation, Hinode 1131, Abiko 270-1198, Chiba, Japan
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- Biometrics Research Labs, NEC Corporation, Hinode 1131, Abiko 270-1198, Chiba, Japan
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- Biometrics Research Labs, NEC Corporation, Hinode 1131, Abiko 270-1198, Chiba, Japan
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Zanotto T, Mercer TH, van der Linden ML, Traynor JP, Koufaki P. Use of a wearable accelerometer to evaluate physical frailty in people receiving haemodialysis. BMC Nephrol 2023; 24:82. [PMID: 36997888 PMCID: PMC10064777 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-023-03143-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Physical frailty is a major health concern among people receiving haemodialysis (HD) for stage-5 chronic kidney disease (CKD-5). Wearable accelerometers are increasingly being recommended to objectively monitor activity levels in CKD-5 and recent research suggests they may also represent an innovative strategy to evaluate physical frailty in vulnerable populations. However, no study has yet explored whether wearable accelerometers may be utilised to assess frailty in the context of CKD-5-HD. Therefore, we aimed to examine the diagnostic performance of a research-grade wearable accelerometer in evaluating physical frailty in people receiving HD. METHODS Fifty-nine people receiving maintenance HD [age = 62.3 years (SD = 14.9), 40.7% female] participated in this cross-sectional study. Participants wore a uniaxial accelerometer (ActivPAL) for seven consecutive days and the following measures were recorded: total number of daily steps and sit-to-stand transitions, number of daily steps walked with cadence < 60 steps/min, 60-79 steps/min, 80-99 steps/min, 100-119 steps/min, and ≥ 120 steps/min. The Fried phenotype was used to evaluate physical frailty. Receiver operating characteristics (ROC) analyses were performed to examine the diagnostic accuracy of the accelerometer-derived measures in detecting physical frailty status. RESULTS Participants classified as frail (n = 22, 37.3%) had a lower number of daily steps (2363 ± 1525 vs 3585 ± 1765, p = 0.009), daily sit-to-stand transitions (31.8 ± 10.3 vs 40.6 ± 12.1, p = 0.006), and lower number of steps walked with cadence of 100-119 steps/min (336 ± 486 vs 983 ± 797, p < 0.001) compared to their non-frail counterparts. In ROC analysis, the number of daily steps walked with cadence ≥ 100 steps/min exhibited the highest diagnostic performance (AUC = 0.80, 95% CI: 0.68-0.92, p < 0.001, cut-off ≤ 288 steps, sensitivity = 73%, specificity = 76%, PPV = 0.64, NPV = 0.82, accuracy = 75%) in detecting physical frailty. CONCLUSIONS This study provided initial evidence that a wearable accelerometer may be a useful tool in evaluating physical frailty in people receiving HD. While the total number of daily steps and sit-to-stand transitions could significantly discriminate frailty status, the number of daily steps walked with cadences reflecting moderate to vigorous intensity of walking may be more useful in monitoring physical frailty in people receiving HD.
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- Tobia Zanotto
- Department of Occupational Therapy Education, School of Health Professions, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA.
- Mobility Core, University of Kansas Center for Community Access, Rehabilitation Research, Education and Service, Kansas City, KS, USA.
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- Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK
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- Renal and Transplant Unit, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK
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Wong CWY, Yu DSF, Li PWC, Chan BS. The prognostic impacts of frailty on clinical and patient-reported outcomes in patients undergoing coronary artery or valvular surgeries/procedures: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing Res Rev 2023; 85:101850. [PMID: 36640867 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2023.101850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Frailty is emerging as an important prognostic indicator for patients undergoing cardiac surgeries/procedures. We sought to evaluate the prognostic and differential impacts of frailty on patients undergoing coronary artery or valvular surgical procedures of different levels of invasiveness, and to explore the differential predictability of various frailty measurement models. METHODS Eight databases were searched for prospective cohort studies that have adopted validated measure(s) of frailty and reported clinical, healthcare service utilization, or patient-reported outcomes in patients undergoing coronary artery or valvular surgeries/procedures. RESULTS Sixty-two articles were included (N = 16,679). Frailty significantly predicted mortality (short-term [≤ 30 days]: odds ratio [OR]: 2.33, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.28-4.26; midterm [6 months to 1 year]: OR: 3.93, 95%CI: 2.65-5.83; long-term [>1 year]: HR: 2.23, 95%CI: 1.60-3.11), postoperative complications (ORs: 2.54-3.57), discharge to care facilities (OR: 5.52, 95%CI: 3.84-7.94), hospital readmission (OR: 2.00, 95%CI: 1.15-3.50), and reduced health-related quality of life (HRQoL; standardized mean difference: -0.74, 95%CI: -1.30 to -0.18). Subgroup analyses showed that frailty exerted a greater impact on short-term mortality in patients undergoing open-heart surgeries than those receiving transcatheter procedures. Multidimensional and physical-aspect-focused frailty measurements performed equally in predicting mortality, but multidimensional measurements were more predictive of hospital readmission than physical-aspect-focused measurements. CONCLUSION Frailty was predictive of postoperative mortality, complications, increased healthcare service utilization, and reduced HRQoL. The impact of frailty on short-term mortality was more prominent in patients undergoing open-heart surgeries than those receiving transcatheter procedures. Multidimensional measures of frailty enhanced prognostic risk estimation, especially for hospital readmission.
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- Cathy W Y Wong
- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Room 543, 5/Academic Building, 3 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
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- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Room 521, 5/Academic Building, 3 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
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- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Room 523, 5/F Academic Building, 3 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
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- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Room 543, 5/Academic Building, 3 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
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Goede V. Frailty and Cancer: Current Perspectives on Assessment and Monitoring. Clin Interv Aging 2023; 18:505-521. [PMID: 37013130 PMCID: PMC10066705 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s365494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Frailty, an age-related condition of increased vulnerability to acute endogenous or exogenous stressors, is a key barrier to successful treatment of cancer in older people. In this group of patients, assessment of frailty is required before starting a new treatment. According to guidelines, the gold standard to assess frailty in older adults with cancer is geriatric screening followed by geriatric assessment (GA) across essential GA-domains (social status, physical function, nutrition, cognition, emotion, co-morbidity, polypharmacy). GA enables tailoring of both oncological therapy and non-oncological interventions to the patient's vulnerabilities. Large clinical trials recently have demonstrated that the feasibility and tolerability of systemic cancer treatment in older patients are significantly improved by such GA-guided management. Indications and optimal tools for frailty monitoring during the course of cancer treatment have not yet been defined in greater detail. New technologies such as wearable sensors or apps offer promising new opportunities to further develop frailty monitoring. This review describes the current standards and perspectives for the assessment and monitoring of frailty in elderly patients with cancer.
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- Valentin Goede
- Department of Oncogeriatrics, Center of Geriatric Medicine, St. Marien-Hospital, Cologne, Germany
- Correspondence: Valentin Goede, Department of Oncogeriatrics, Center of Geriatric Medicine, St. Marien-Hospital, Kunibertskloster 11-13, Cologne, 50668, Germany, Tel +49 221 1629 2311, Fax +49 221 1629 2306, Email
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Félix J, Moreira J, Santos R, Kontio E, Pinheiro AR, Sousa ASP. Health-Related Telemonitoring Parameters/Signals of Older Adults: An Umbrella Review. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:796. [PMID: 36679588 PMCID: PMC9862356 DOI: 10.3390/s23020796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Aging is one of the greatest challenges in modern society. The development of wearable solutions for telemonitoring biological signals has been viewed as a strategy to enhance older adults' healthcare sustainability. This study aims to review the biological signals remotely monitored by technologies in older adults. PubMed, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, the Web of Science, and the Joanna Briggs Institute Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports were systematically searched in December 2021. Only systematic reviews and meta-analyses of remote health-related biological and environmental monitoring signals in older adults were considered, with publication dates between 2016 and 2022, written in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Studies referring to conference proceedings or articles with abstract access only were excluded. The data were extracted independently by two reviewers, using a predefined table form, consulting a third reviewer in case of doubts or concerns. Eighteen studies were included, fourteen systematic reviews and four meta-analyses. Nine of the reviews included older adults from the community, whereas the others also included institutionalized participants. Heart and respiratory rate, physical activity, electrocardiography, body temperature, blood pressure, glucose, and heart rate were the most frequently measured biological variables, with physical activity and heart rate foremost. These were obtained through wearables, with the waist, wrist, and ankle being the most mentioned body regions for the device's placement. Six of the reviews presented the psychometric properties of the systems, most of which were valid and accurate. In relation to environmental signals, only two articles presented data on this topic. Luminosity, temperature, and movement were the most mentioned variables. The need for large-scale long-term health-related telemonitoring implementation of studies with larger sample sizes was pointed out by several reviews in order to define the feasibility levels of wearable devices.
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- José Félix
- Department of Physics, School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
- Center for Rehabilitation Research (CIR), School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, Agras do Crasto, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Center for Rehabilitation Research (CIR), School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Physics, School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
- Center for Rehabilitation Research (CIR), School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Engineering and Business, Turku University of Applied Sciences, Joukahaisenkatu 3, 20520 Turku, Finland
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- School of Health Sciences (ESSUA), University of Aveiro, Agras do Crasto, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
- Institute of Biomedicine (iBiMED), University of Aveiro, Agras do Crasto, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Center for Rehabilitation Research (CIR), School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
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De Luca V, Femminella GD, Patalano R, Formosa V, Lorusso G, Rivetta C, Di Lullo F, Mercurio L, Rea T, Salvatore E, Korkmaz Yaylagul N, Apostolo J, Silva RC, Dantas C, van Staalduinen WH, Liotta G, Iaccarino G, Triassi M, Illario M. Assessment Tools of Biopsychosocial Frailty Dimensions in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Narrative Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:16050. [PMID: 36498125 PMCID: PMC9739796 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192316050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Frailty is a complex interplay between several factors, including physiological changes in ageing, multimorbidities, malnutrition, living environment, genetics, and lifestyle. Early screening for frailty risk factors in community-dwelling older people allows for preventive interventions on the clinical and social determinants of frailty, which allows adverse events to be avoided. By conducting a narrative review of the literature employing the International Narrative Systematic Assessment tool, the authors aimed to develop an updated framework for the main measurement tools to assess frailty risks in older adults, paying attention to use in the community and primary care settings. This search focused on the biopsychosocial domains of frailty that are covered in the SUNFRAIL tool. The study selected 178 reviews (polypharmacy: 20; nutrition: 13; physical activity: 74; medical visits: 0; falls: 39; cognitive decline: 12; loneliness: 15; social support: 5; economic constraints: 0) published between January 2010 and December 2021. Within the selected reviews, 123 assessment tools were identified (polypharmacy: 15; nutrition: 15; physical activity: 25; medical visits: 0; falls: 26; cognitive decline: 18; loneliness: 9; social support: 15; economic constraints: 0). The narrative review allowed us to evaluate assessment tools of frailty domains to be adopted for multidimensional health promotion and prevention interventions in community and primary care.
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- Vincenzo De Luca
- Dipartimento di Sanità Pubblica, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche Traslazionali, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Specializzazione in Igiene e Medicina Preventiva, Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata, 00133 Roma, Italy
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- Specializzazione in Igiene e Medicina Preventiva, Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata, 00133 Roma, Italy
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- Specializzazione in Igiene e Medicina Preventiva, Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata, 00133 Roma, Italy
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- Specializzazione in Igiene e Medicina Preventiva, Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata, 00133 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Sanità Pubblica, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Sanità Pubblica, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche Avanzate, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA:E), Nursing School of Coimbra (ESEnfC), Avenida Bissaya Barreto, 3004-011 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA:E), Nursing School of Coimbra (ESEnfC), Avenida Bissaya Barreto, 3004-011 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Dipartimento di Biomedicina e Prevenzione, Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata, 00133 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche Avanzate, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Sanità Pubblica, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Sanità Pubblica, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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Marin F, Warmerdam E, Marin Z, Ben Mansour K, Maetzler W, Hansen C. Scoring the Sit-to-Stand Performance of Parkinson's Patients with a Single Wearable Sensor. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:8340. [PMID: 36366038 PMCID: PMC9654014 DOI: 10.3390/s22218340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Monitoring disease progression in Parkinson's disease is challenging. Postural transfers by sit-to-stand motions are adapted to trace the motor performance of subjects. Wearable sensors such as inertial measurement units allow for monitoring motion performance. We propose quantifying the sit-to-stand performance based on two scores compiling kinematics, dynamics, and energy-related variables. Three groups participated in this research: asymptomatic young participants (n = 33), senior asymptomatic participants (n = 17), and Parkinson's patients (n = 20). An unsupervised classification was performed of the two scores to differentiate the three populations. We found a sensitivity of 0.4 and a specificity of 0.96 to distinguish Parkinson's patients from asymptomatic subjects. In addition, seven Parkinson's patients performed the sit-to-stand task "ON" and "OFF" medication, and we noted the scores improved with the patients' medication states (MDS-UPDRS III scores). Our investigation revealed that Parkinson's patients demonstrate a wide spectrum of mobility variations, and while one inertial measurement unit can quantify the sit-to-stand performance, differentiating between PD patients and healthy adults and distinguishing between "ON" and "OFF" periods in PD patients is still challenging.
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- Frédéric Marin
- Laboratoire de BioMécanique et BioIngénierie (UMR CNRS 7338), Centre of Excellence for Human and Animal Movement Biomechanics (CoEMoB), Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC), Alliance Sorbonne Université, 60200 Compiègne, France
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- Department of Neurology, Kiel University, 24105 Kiel, Germany
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- Faculty of Computer Science or Communication Systems, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratoire de BioMécanique et BioIngénierie (UMR CNRS 7338), Centre of Excellence for Human and Animal Movement Biomechanics (CoEMoB), Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC), Alliance Sorbonne Université, 60200 Compiègne, France
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- Department of Neurology, Kiel University, 24105 Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Kiel University, 24105 Kiel, Germany
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Anzai E, Ren D, Cazenille L, Aubert-Kato N, Tripette J, Ohta Y. Random forest algorithms to classify frailty and falling history in seniors using plantar pressure measurement insoles: a large-scale feasibility study. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:746. [PMID: 36096722 PMCID: PMC9469527 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03425-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Frailty and falls are two adverse characteristics of aging that impair the quality of life of senior people and increase the burden on the healthcare system. Various methods exist to evaluate frailty, but none of them are considered the gold standard. Technological methods have also been proposed to assess the risk of falling in seniors. This study aims to propose an objective method for complementing existing methods used to identify the frail state and risk of falling in older adults. METHOD A total of 712 subjects (age: 71.3 ± 8.2 years, including 505 women and 207 men) were recruited from two Japanese cities. Two hundred and three people were classified as frail according to the Kihon Checklist. One hundred and forty-two people presented with a history of falling during the previous 12 months. The subjects performed a 45 s standing balance test and a 20 m round walking trial. The plantar pressure data were collected using a 7-sensor insole. One hundred and eighty-four data features were extracted. Automatic learning random forest algorithms were used to build the frailty and faller classifiers. The discrimination capabilities of the features in the classification models were explored. RESULTS The overall balanced accuracy for the recognition of frail subjects was 0.75 ± 0.04 (F1-score: 0.77 ± 0.03). One sub-analysis using data collected for men aged > 65 years only revealed accuracies as high as 0.78 ± 0.07 (F1-score: 0.79 ± 0.05). The overall balanced accuracy for classifying subjects with a recent history of falling was 0.57 ± 0.05 (F1-score: 0.62 ± 0.04). The classification of subjects relative to their frailty state primarily relied on features extracted from the plantar pressure series collected during the walking test. CONCLUSION In the future, plantar pressures measured with smart insoles inserted in the shoes of senior people may be used to evaluate aspects of frailty related to the physical dimension (e.g., gait and balance alterations), thus allowing assisting clinicians in the early identification of frail individuals.
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- Emi Anzai
- Faculty of Engineering, Nara Women's University, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Cooperative Major in Human Centered Engineering, Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Information Sciences, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Information Sciences, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan
- Center for Interdisciplinary AI and Data Science, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Interdisciplinary AI and Data Science, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan.
- Department of Human-Environmental Science, Faculty of Human Life and Environmental Sciences, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Human-Environmental Science, Faculty of Human Life and Environmental Sciences, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan
- Faculty of Core Research Natural Science Division, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan
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Butkuviene M, Tamuleviciute-Prasciene E, Beigiene A, Barasaite V, Sokas D, Kubilius R, Petrenas A. Wearable-Based Assessment of Frailty Trajectories During Cardiac Rehabilitation After Open-Heart Surgery. IEEE J Biomed Health Inform 2022; 26:4426-4435. [PMID: 35700246 DOI: 10.1109/jbhi.2022.3181738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Frailty in patients after open-heart surgery influences the type and intensity of a cardiac rehabilitation program. The response to tailored exercise training can be different, requiring convenient tools to assess the effectiveness of a training program routinely. The study aims to investigate whether kinematic measures extracted from the acceleration signals can provide information about frailty trajectories during rehabilitation. One hundred patients after open-heart surgery, assigned to the equal-sized intervention and control groups, participated in exercise training during inpatient rehabilitation. After rehabilitation, the intervention group continued exercise training at home, whereas the control group was asked to maintain the usual physical activity regimen. Stride time, cadence, movement vigor, gait asymmetry, Lissajous index, and postural sway were estimated during the clinical walk and stair-climbing tests before and after inpatient rehabilitation as well as after home-based exercise training. Frailty was assessed using the Edmonton frail scale. Most kinematic measures estimated during walking improved after rehabilitation along with the improvement in frailty status, i.e., stride time, cadence, postural sway, and movement vigor improved in 71%, 77%, 81%, and 83% of patients, respectively. Meanwhile, kinematic measures during stair-climbing improved to a lesser extent compared to walking. Home-based exercise training did not result in a notable change in kinematic measures which agrees well with only a negligible deterioration in frailty status. The study demonstrates the feasibility to follow frailty trajectories during inpatient rehabilitation after open-heart surgery based on kinematic measures extracted using a single wearable sensor.
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Stuart T, Hanna J, Gutruf P. Wearable devices for continuous monitoring of biosignals: Challenges and opportunities. APL Bioeng 2022; 6:021502. [PMID: 35464617 PMCID: PMC9010050 DOI: 10.1063/5.0086935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The ability for wearable devices to collect high-fidelity biosignals continuously over weeks and months at a time has become an increasingly sought-after characteristic to provide advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities. Wearable devices for this purpose face a multitude of challenges such as formfactors with long-term user acceptance and power supplies that enable continuous operation without requiring extensive user interaction. This review summarizes design considerations associated with these attributes and summarizes recent advances toward continuous operation with high-fidelity biosignal recording abilities. The review also provides insight into systematic barriers for these device archetypes and outlines most promising technological approaches to expand capabilities. We conclude with a summary of current developments of hardware and approaches for embedded artificial intelligence in this wearable device class, which is pivotal for next generation autonomous diagnostic, therapeutic, and assistive health tools.
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- Tucker Stuart
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USA
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USA
- Bio5 Institute, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USA
- Neuroscience GIDP, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USA
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Application of Wearable Sensors in Actuation and Control of Powered Ankle Exoskeletons: A Comprehensive Review. SENSORS 2022; 22:s22062244. [PMID: 35336413 PMCID: PMC8954890 DOI: 10.3390/s22062244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Powered ankle exoskeletons (PAEs) are robotic devices developed for gait assistance, rehabilitation, and augmentation. To fulfil their purposes, PAEs vastly rely heavily on their sensor systems. Human–machine interface sensors collect the biomechanical signals from the human user to inform the higher level of the control hierarchy about the user’s locomotion intention and requirement, whereas machine–machine interface sensors monitor the output of the actuation unit to ensure precise tracking of the high-level control commands via the low-level control scheme. The current article aims to provide a comprehensive review of how wearable sensor technology has contributed to the actuation and control of the PAEs developed over the past two decades. The control schemes and actuation principles employed in the reviewed PAEs, as well as their interaction with the integrated sensor systems, are investigated in this review. Further, the role of wearable sensors in overcoming the main challenges in developing fully autonomous portable PAEs is discussed. Finally, a brief discussion on how the recent technology advancements in wearable sensors, including environment—machine interface sensors, could promote the future generation of fully autonomous portable PAEs is provided.
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Tran T, Mach J, Gemikonakli G, Wu H, Allore H, Howlett SE, Little CB, Hilmer SN. Diurnal effects of polypharmacy with high drug burden index on physical activities over 23 h differ with age and sex. Sci Rep 2022; 12:2168. [PMID: 35140291 PMCID: PMC8828819 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-06039-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Aging, polypharmacy (concurrent use of ≥ 5 medications), and functional impairment are global healthcare challenges. However, knowledge of the age/sex-specific effects of polypharmacy is limited, particularly on daily physical activities. Using continuous monitoring, we demonstrated how polypharmacy with high Drug Burden Index (DBI-cumulative anticholinergic/sedative exposure) affected behaviors over 23 h in male/female, young/old mice. For comparison, we also evaluated how different drug regimens (polypharmacy/monotherapy) influenced activities in young mice. We found that after 4 weeks of treatment, high DBI (HDBI) polypharmacy decreased exploration (reduced mean gait speed and climbing) during the habituation period, but increased it during other periods, particularly in old mice during the transition to inactivity. After HDBI polypharmacy, mean gait speed consistently decreased throughout the experiment. Some behavioral declines after HDBI were more marked in females than males, indicating treatment × sex interactions. Metoprolol and simvastatin monotherapies increased activities in young mice, compared to control/polypharmacy. These findings highlight that in mice, some polypharmacy-associated behavioral changes are greater in old age and females. The observed diurnal behavioral changes are analogous to drug-induced delirium and sundowning seen in older adults. Future mechanistic investigations are needed to further inform considerations of age, sex, and polypharmacy to optimize quality use of medicines.
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- Trang Tran
- Laboratory of Ageing and Pharmacology, Kolling Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney, St Leonards, Sydney, NSW, 2065, Australia.
- Departments of Clinical Pharmacology and Aged Care, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Sydney, NSW, 2065, Australia.
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- Laboratory of Ageing and Pharmacology, Kolling Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney, St Leonards, Sydney, NSW, 2065, Australia
- Departments of Clinical Pharmacology and Aged Care, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Sydney, NSW, 2065, Australia
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- Laboratory of Ageing and Pharmacology, Kolling Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney, St Leonards, Sydney, NSW, 2065, Australia
- Departments of Clinical Pharmacology and Aged Care, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Sydney, NSW, 2065, Australia
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- Laboratory of Ageing and Pharmacology, Kolling Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney, St Leonards, Sydney, NSW, 2065, Australia
- Departments of Clinical Pharmacology and Aged Care, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Sydney, NSW, 2065, Australia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, 06510, USA
- Department of Biostatistics, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT, 06510, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Medicine (Geriatric Medicine), Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 2E1, Canada
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- Raymond Purves Bone and Joint Research Laboratory, Kolling Institute, Institute of Bone and Joint Research, Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney, St Leonards, Sydney, NSW, 2065, Australia
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- Laboratory of Ageing and Pharmacology, Kolling Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney, St Leonards, Sydney, NSW, 2065, Australia
- Departments of Clinical Pharmacology and Aged Care, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Sydney, NSW, 2065, Australia
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Ruiz-Ruiz L, Jimenez AR, Garcia-Villamil G, Seco F. Detecting Fall Risk and Frailty in Elders with Inertial Motion Sensors: A Survey of Significant Gait Parameters. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21206918. [PMID: 34696131 PMCID: PMC8538337 DOI: 10.3390/s21206918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Revised: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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In the elderly, geriatric problems such as the risk of fall or frailty are a challenge for society. Patients with frailty present difficulties in walking and higher fall risk. The use of sensors for gait analysis allows the detection of objective parameters related to these pathologies and to make an early diagnosis. Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) are wearables that, due to their accuracy, portability, and low price, are an excellent option to analyze human gait parameters in health-monitoring applications. Many relevant gait parameters (e.g., step time, walking speed) are used to assess motor, or even cognitive, health problems in the elderly, but we perceived that there is not a full consensus on which parameters are the most significant to estimate the risk of fall and the frailty state. In this work, we analyzed the different IMU-based gait parameters proposed in the literature to assess frailty state (robust, prefrail, or frail) or fall risk. The aim was to collect the most significant gait parameters, measured from inertial sensors, able to discriminate between patient groups and to highlight those parameters that are not relevant or for which there is controversy among the examined works. For this purpose, a literature review of the studies published in recent years was carried out; apart from 10 previous relevant reviews using inertial and other sensing technologies, a total of 22 specific studies giving statistical significance values were analyzed. The results showed that the most significant parameters are double-support time, gait speed, stride time, step time, and the number of steps/day or walking percentage/day, for frailty diagnosis. In the case of fall risk detection, parameters related to trunk stability or movements are the most relevant. Although these results are important, the total number of works found was limited and most of them performed the significance statistics on subsets of all possible gait parameters; this fact highlights the need for new frailty studies using a more complete set of gait parameters.
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