JMIR Nursing
A One-Year Study Using Digital Biomarkers From Sensing Technologies to Assess Changes in Physical Activity Levels and Sleep Quality in Nursing Home Residents With Dementia: Observational Study
Abstract Background Proxy-rated questionnaires remain the standard for the assessment of activity and sleep for people with dementia living in nursing homes. Sensing technologies, such as wearables, can generate continuous data that provide quantitative insights into daily activities and behavioral and psychological symptoms, such as sleep disturbance. This study explores the use of sensing technologies in the detection of changes in physical activity levels and sleep behaviors over time. Objective This study aims …