MedPath

Smart technologies proof of concept programme

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Adults with two or more long-term conditions
Not Applicable
Registration Number
ISRCTN59622098
Lead Sponsor
incolnshire Integrated Care Board
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
443
Inclusion Criteria

1. Individuals over the age of 18 years
2. Have two or more long-term conditions AND/OR
3. Have a medium to high frailty score AND/OR
4. Are suffering from unsteadiness or falls AND/OR
5. Those who are found to have paroxysmal and/or asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF), hypertension or heart failure
6. Live in their own homes or in residential care homes or in nursing care homes

Exclusion Criteria

1. Children
2. Individuals for whom consent cannot be obtained (i.e. individuals with severe mental impairments or learning difficulties)
3. Patients on palliative care
4. Individuals lacking mental health capacity or whose mental health conditions might be influenced by participating in the study
5. Individuals whose mental capacity deteriorates during the study period will be removed from the study

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Apps based on photoplethysmography (PPG) were used daily (five times) a week to provide indicative estimates of:<br>1.1. Blood pressure (mmHg)<br>1.2. Pulse rate (beats per minute)<br>1.3. Respiration rate (respirations per minute) <br>1.4. Heart rhythm <br>1.5. Sinus rhythm<br>1.6. Atrial Fibrillation<br>1.7. Extrasystoles<br>1.8. Bradycardia<br>1.9. Increased heart rate variability (HRV)<br>1.10. Tachycardia<br>1.11. Pulse rate<br>1.12. Respiratory rate <br>1.13. Diastolic blood pressure (Dia BP)<br>1.14. Systolic blood pressure (Sys BP)<br>2. Sleep, exercise and activity measured using a wearable device worn on average for 1 to 3 months continuously including:<br>2.1. Acceleration<br>2.2. Physical Activity intensity<br>2.3. Sedentary vs movement activity<br>2.4. Posture changes<br>2.5. Sleep/wake time<br>2.6. Sleep event characterisation<br>3. Temperature in degrees Celsius measured daily using a thermometer
Secondary Outcome Measures
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