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Tezsezen E, Yigci D, Ahmadpour A, Tasoglu S. AI-Based Metamaterial Design. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:29547-29569. [PMID: 38808674 PMCID: PMC11181287 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c04486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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The use of metamaterials in various devices has revolutionized applications in optics, healthcare, acoustics, and power systems. Advancements in these fields demand novel or superior metamaterials that can demonstrate targeted control of electromagnetic, mechanical, and thermal properties of matter. Traditional design systems and methods often require manual manipulations which is time-consuming and resource intensive. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in optimizing metamaterial design can be employed to explore variant disciplines and address bottlenecks in design. AI-based metamaterial design can also enable the development of novel metamaterials by optimizing design parameters that cannot be achieved using traditional methods. The application of AI can be leveraged to accelerate the analysis of vast data sets as well as to better utilize limited data sets via generative models. This review covers the transformative impact of AI and AI-based metamaterial design for optics, acoustics, healthcare, and power systems. The current challenges, emerging fields, future directions, and bottlenecks within each domain are discussed.
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- Ece Tezsezen
- Graduate
School of Science and Engineering, Koç
University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
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- School
of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Koç University
Sariyer, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Koç University
Sariyer, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
- Koç
University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
- Bogaziçi
Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Bogaziçi
University, Istanbul 34684, Türkiye
- Koç
University Arçelik Research Center for Creative Industries
(KUAR), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
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王 渝, 王 佳, 张 健, 罗 泽, 郭 应, 张 政, 喻 鹏. [A wearable six-minute walk-based system to predict postoperative pulmonary complications after cardiac valve surgery: an exploratory study]. SHENG WU YI XUE GONG CHENG XUE ZA ZHI = JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING = SHENGWU YIXUE GONGCHENGXUE ZAZHI 2023; 40:1117-1125. [PMID: 38151934 PMCID: PMC10753314 DOI: 10.7507/1001-5515.202305007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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In recent years, wearable devices have seen a booming development, and the integration of wearable devices with clinical settings is an important direction in the development of wearable devices. The purpose of this study is to establish a prediction model for postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) by continuously monitoring respiratory physiological parameters of cardiac valve surgery patients during the preoperative 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) with a wearable device. By enrolling 53 patients with cardiac valve diseases in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, the grouping was based on the presence or absence of PPCs in the postoperative period. The 6MWT continuous respiratory physiological parameters collected by the SensEcho wearable device were analyzed, and the group differences in respiratory parameters and oxygen saturation parameters were calculated, and a prediction model was constructed. The results showed that continuous monitoring of respiratory physiological parameters in 6MWT using a wearable device had a better predictive trend for PPCs in cardiac valve surgery patients, providing a novel reference model for integrating wearable devices with the clinic.
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- 渝强 王
- 四川大学华西医院 心脏大血管外科(成都 610041)Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- 四川大学华西医院 心脏大血管外科(成都 610041)Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- 四川大学华西医院 心脏大血管外科(成都 610041)Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- 四川大学华西医院 心脏大血管外科(成都 610041)Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- 四川大学华西医院 心脏大血管外科(成都 610041)Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- 四川大学华西医院 心脏大血管外科(成都 610041)Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- 四川大学华西医院 心脏大血管外科(成都 610041)Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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Shi L, Liu F, Liu Y, Wang R, Zhang J, Zhao Z, Zhao J. Biofeedback Respiratory Rehabilitation Training System Based on Virtual Reality Technology. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:9025. [PMID: 38005413 PMCID: PMC10674163 DOI: 10.3390/s23229025] [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: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Traditional respiratory rehabilitation training fails to achieve visualization and quantification of respiratory data in improving problems such as decreased lung function and dyspnea in people with respiratory disorders, and the respiratory rehabilitation training process is simple and boring. Therefore, this article designs a biofeedback respiratory rehabilitation training system based on virtual reality technology. It collects respiratory data through a respiratory sensor and preprocesses it. At the same time, it combines the biofeedback respiratory rehabilitation training virtual scene to realize the interaction between respiratory data and virtual scenes. This drives changes in the virtual scene, and finally the respiratory data are fed back to the patient in a visual form to evaluate the improvement of the patient's lung function. This paper conducted an experiment with 10 participants to evaluate the system from two aspects: training effectiveness and user experience. The results show that this system has significantly improved the patient's lung function. Compared with traditional training methods, the respiratory data are quantified and visualized, the rehabilitation training effect is better, and the training process is more active and interesting.
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- Lijuan Shi
- College of Electronic Information Engineering, Changchun University, Changchun 130022, China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Human Health Status Identification Function & Enhancement, Changchun 130022, China
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Rehabilitation and Barrier-Free for the Disabled, Changchun University, Ministry of Education, Changchun 130012, China
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- College of Electronic Information Engineering, Changchun University, Changchun 130022, China
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- College of Electronic Information Engineering, Changchun University, Changchun 130022, China
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- College of Electronic Information Engineering, Changchun University, Changchun 130022, China
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- College of Electronic Information Engineering, Changchun University, Changchun 130022, China
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- College of Cyber Security, Changchun University, Changchun 130022, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Human Health Status Identification Function & Enhancement, Changchun 130022, China
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Rehabilitation and Barrier-Free for the Disabled, Changchun University, Ministry of Education, Changchun 130012, China
- College of Computer Science and Technology, Changchun University, Changchun 130022, China
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Rutkowski S, Bogacz K, Rutkowska A, Szczegielniak J, Casaburi R. Inpatient post-COVID-19 rehabilitation program featuring virtual reality-Preliminary results of randomized controlled trial. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1121554. [PMID: 36815161 PMCID: PMC9939639 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1121554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Background Numerous recommendations from pulmonary scientific societies indicate the need to implement rehabilitation programs for patients after COVID-19. The aim of this study was to propose an innovative comprehensive intervention based on a hospital-based pulmonary rehabilitation program for individuals with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19. Methods It was decided to evaluate two forms of hospital rehabilitation: traditional and one provided through virtual reality. Preliminary results are based on a group of 32 patients (20 female and 12 male), of average age 57.8 (4.92) years in the period of 3-6 months after the initial infection. Primary outcomes included analysis of lung function, exercise performance and stress level. A 3-week, high-intensity, five-times per week pulmonary rehabilitation program was designed to compare the effectiveness of a traditional form with a VR-led, novel form of therapy. Results The analysis of the results showed a statistically significant improvement in both groups with regard to exercise performance expressed as 6MWT distance. Moreover, a statistically significant decrease in dyspnoea levels following the 6MWT was also noted in intergroup comparison, but the between-group comparison revealed non-statistically significant changes with low effect size. Regarding lung function, the analysis showed essentially normal lung function at baseline and a non-statistically significant improvement after the completion of the rehabilitation program. The analysis of the stress level showed a statistically significant improvement in both groups within the inter-group comparison, yet the between-group comparison of deltas values showed a non-significant difference with low effect size. Conclusion A 3-weeks inpatients pulmonary rehabilitation program led to improvement of the exercise performance of people with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, but not lung function. Furthermore, the program was shown to reduce patients' stress levels. A comparison of the traditional form of rehabilitation to the novel form using VR, shows similar effectiveness in terms of exercise performance and stress levels.
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- Sebastian Rutkowski
- Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, Opole, Poland,*Correspondence: Sebastian Rutkowski ✉
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, Opole, Poland,Specialist Hospital of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration in Głuchołazy, Głuchołazy, Poland
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, Opole, Poland
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, Opole, Poland,Specialist Hospital of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration in Głuchołazy, Głuchołazy, Poland
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- Rehabilitation Clinical Trials Center, Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA, United States
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Migała M, Płonka-Syroka B, Rasławska K, Skolik B, Spielvogel I, Piechota K, Hołodnik D, Hagner-Derengowska M. Expectations of Patients Recovering from SARS-CoV-2 towards New Forms of Pulmonary Rehabilitation. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 20:104. [PMID: 36612426 PMCID: PMC9819337 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20010104] [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: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of patients attending an innovative technology-enhanced pulmonary rehabilitation program of National Health Found Program in Poland. The study included two groups of patients participating in post-COVID-19 stationary rehabilitation. Patients from group I (127 individuals) contracted COVID-19 in 2020, while patients from group II fell ill in 2021 (68 individuals). The study used a self-administered questionnaire. This study was designed as an acceptability study. In the experience related to COVID-19 in both groups of the respondents, the possibility of undertaking inpatient rehabilitation in a hospital ward played an important and positive role. Patients who experienced COVID-19 symptomatically expected that rehabilitation would eliminate the related dysfunctions, such as reduced respiratory efficiency of the lungs, disorders of the nervous system, and cognitive disorders (the so-called brain fog). All respondents who experienced symptomatic COVID-19 positively assessed the rehabilitation program offered. Among the highest-rated rehabilitation, elements were identified: exercise on a cycle ergometer implemented with video stimulation, group fitness exercises, and breathing exercises. Other innovative forms of rehabilitation were positively evaluated by 10% to 25% of patients.
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- Mariusz Migała
- Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
- Specialist Hospital of the Ministry of Interior and Administration in Głuchołazy, 48-340 Głuchołazy, Poland
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- Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Humanities, Medical University of Piastów Śląskich in Wrocław, 50-367 Wrocław, Poland
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- Specialist Hospital of the Ministry of Interior and Administration in Głuchołazy, 48-340 Głuchołazy, Poland
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of Applied Sciences in Nysa, 48-300 Nysa, Poland
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- Specialist Hospital of the Ministry of Interior and Administration in Głuchołazy, 48-340 Głuchołazy, Poland
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of Applied Sciences in Nysa, 48-300 Nysa, Poland
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
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Rutkowski S, Bogacz K, Czech O, Rutkowska A, Szczegielniak J. Effectiveness of an Inpatient Virtual Reality-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program among COVID-19 Patients on Symptoms of Anxiety, Depression and Quality of Life: Preliminary Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph192416980. [PMID: 36554860 PMCID: PMC9779397 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192416980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Forms of rehabilitation for patients after COVID-19 are gaining interest. The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare an innovative in-hospital pulmonary rehabilitation programs augmented with training elements performed in virtual reality. This randomized controlled study included 32 patients enrolled in post-COVID-19 rehabilitation at a Public Hospital in Poland. The rehabilitation models included exercise capacity training on a cycle ergometer, breathing and general fitness workout, resistance training, and relaxation. The forms of training and relaxation differed between the groups: the experimental group employed virtual reality, and the control group used a traditional form of therapy. Exercise tolerance was assessed using a 6 min walk test (6 MWT), while psychological parameters were evaluated using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the brief World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL-BRIEF). The analysis of the post-rehabilitation results showed a statistically significant improvement in both groups regarding depression (VR: 6.9 (3.9) vs. 4.7 (3.5), p = 0.008; CG: 7.64 (4.5) vs. 6.6 (4.8), p = 0.017) and anxiety (VR: 8.6 (4.6) vs. 5.6 (3.3), p < 0.001; CG: 9.57 (6.0) vs. 8 (4.8), p = 0.003). No statistically significant improvements in quality of life were noted in both groups. Moreover, the analysis showed a statistically significant improvement in the exercise capacity in both groups after completion of the rehabilitation program, expressed as a distance in the 6 MWT, as well as a statistically significant improvement in dyspnea in the VR group. To conclude, the analysis of the preliminary data revealed that a 3-week hospital-based pulmonary rehabilitation program for COVID-19 patients led to an improvement in exercise tolerance as well as a reduction in the symptoms of anxiety and depression. The virtual reality-based form of training delivery, despite its attractiveness, did not significantly affect patients' performance.
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- Sebastian Rutkowski
- Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
- Specialist Hospital of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration in Głuchołazy, 48-340 Głuchołazy, Poland
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
- Specialist Hospital of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration in Głuchołazy, 48-340 Głuchołazy, Poland
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Szczegielniak J, Szczegielniak A, Łuniewski J, Bogacz K. Proprietary Model of Qualification for In-Hospital Rehabilitation after COVID-19. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:10450. [PMID: 36012085 PMCID: PMC9408005 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191610450] [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: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Since the beginning of the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic in Poland, 6,128,006 people have been diagnosed, of which 116,798 died. Patients who recovered from COVID-19 and require rehabilitation due to varied impairments should be provided an opportunity to participate in an individualized, complex rehabilitation program starting from acute care and being continued in the post-acute and long-term rehabilitation phase. It is recommended to offer out-patient and in-hospital rehabilitation procedures depending on the type and persistence of symptoms and dysfunctions. The aim of this paper is to present the qualification process of post-COVID19 patients for an in-hospital complex rehabilitation program developed on the basis of pulmonary physical therapy. METHODS The presented qualification program was developed on the basis of clinical experience of over 2000 patients participating in the pilot program of in-hospital rehabilitation launched in September 2020 and based on the Regulation of the Polish Minister of Health of 13 July 2020. RESULTS The proposed model of patients' qualification rests on well-known and validated tools for functional assessment: exercise tolerance assessment, dyspnea intensity assessment, functional fitness assessment, assessment of arterial blood saturation, lung ventilation function assessment, assessment of long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms, and patient's basic mental health condition. CONCLUSIONS The proposed qualification model for the post-COVID rehabilitation program allows us to introduce adequate qualifications followed by much needed assessment of the health effects.
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- Jan Szczegielniak
- Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
- Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration’s Specialist Hospital of St. John Paul II, 48-340 Głuchołazy, Poland
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- Department of Psychoprophylaxis, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland
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- Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
- Stobrawskie Medical Center in Kup, 46-082 Kup, Poland
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- Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
- Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration’s Specialist Hospital of St. John Paul II, 48-340 Głuchołazy, Poland
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Use of a Wearable Biosensor to Study Heart Rate Variability in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Its Relationship to Disease Severity. SENSORS 2022; 22:s22062264. [PMID: 35336436 PMCID: PMC8952191 DOI: 10.3390/s22062264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between heart rate variability (HRV) and various phenotypic measures that relate to health and functional status in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and secondly, to demonstrate the feasibility of ascertaining HRV via a chest-worn wearable biosensor in COPD patients. HRV analysis was performed using SDNN (standard deviation of the mean of all normal R-R intervals), low frequency (LF), high frequency (HF), and LF/HF ratio. We evaluated the associations between HRV and COPD severity, class of bronchodilator therapy prescribed, and patient reported outcomes. Seventy-nine participants with COPD were enrolled. There were no differences in SDNN, HF, and LF/HF ratio according to COPD severity. The SDNN in participants treated with concurrent beta-agonists and muscarinic antagonists was lower than that in other participants after adjusting heart rate (beta coefficient −3.980, p = 0.019). The SDNN was positively correlated with Veterans Specific Activity Questionnaire (VSAQ) score (r = 0.308, p = 0.006) and handgrip strength (r = 0.285, p = 0.011), and negatively correlated with dyspnea by modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) questionnaire (r = −0.234, p = 0.039), health status by Saint George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) (r = −0.298, p = 0.008), symptoms by COPD Assessment Test (CAT) (r = −0.280, p = 0.012), and BODE index (r = −0.269, p = 0.020). When measured by a chest-worn wearable device, reduced HRV was observed in COPD participants receiving inhaled beta-sympathomimetic agonist and muscarinic antagonists. HRV was also correlated with various health status and performance measures.
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Domingues MDF, Sciarrone A, Radwan A. Special Issue "Wearable and BAN Sensors for Physical Rehabilitation and eHealth Architectures". SENSORS 2021; 21:s21248509. [PMID: 34960602 PMCID: PMC8708758 DOI: 10.3390/s21248509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Maria de Fátima Domingues
- Instituto de Telecomunicações, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications Engineering, and Naval Architecture (DITEN), University of Genoa, Via dell’Opera Pia 13, 16145 Genoa, Italy;
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- Instituto de Telecomunicações, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
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Ferre M, Batista E, Solanas A, Martínez-Ballesté A. Smart Health-Enhanced Early Mobilisation in Intensive Care Units. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 21:5408. [PMID: 34450850 PMCID: PMC8399902 DOI: 10.3390/s21165408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2021] [Revised: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Critically ill patients that stay in Intensive Care Units (ICU) for long periods suffer from Post-Intensive Care Syndrome or ICU Acquired Weakness, whose effects can decrease patients' quality of life for years. To prevent such issues and aiming at shortening intensive care treatments, Early Mobilisation (EM) has been proposed as an encouraging technique: the literature includes numerous examples of the benefits of EM on the prevention of post-operative complications and adverse events. However, the appropriate application of EM programmes entails the use of scarce resources, both human and technical. Information and Communication Technologies can play a key role in reducing cost and improving the practice of EM. Although there is rich literature on EM practice and its potential benefits, there are some barriers that must be overcome, and technology, i.e., the use of sensors, robotics or information systems, can contribute to that end. This article reviews the literature and analyses on the use of technology in the area of EM, and moreover, it proposes a smart health-enhanced scenario.
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- Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, E43007 Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain; (M.F.); (E.B.); (A.S.)
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