Journal
SENSORS
Volume 21, Issue 12, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/s21124124
Keywords
tidal volume; wearable sensors; respiratory sensors; physiological monitoring; vital signs
Funding
- Khalifa University of Science and Technology [8474000316-CPRA-Ventilator]
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This review examines the current research on the assessment of respiratory activity using wearable devices. Studies suggest that tidal volume estimation can be achieved through various technologies, but the accuracy decreases during dynamic motor tasks, highlighting the need for further improvement in device performance.
The assessment of respiratory activity based on wearable devices is becoming an area of growing interest due to the wide range of available sensors. Accordingly, this scoping review aims to identify research evidence supporting the use of wearable devices to monitor the tidal volume during both daily activities and clinical settings. A screening of the literature (Pubmed, Scopus, and Web of Science) was carried out in December 2020 to collect studies: i. comparing one or more methodological approaches for the assessment of tidal volume with the outcome of a state-of-the-art measurement device (i.e., spirometry or optoelectronic plethysmography); ii. dealing with technological solutions designed to be exploited in wearable devices. From the initial 1031 documents, only 36 citations met the eligibility criteria. These studies highlighted that the tidal volume can be estimated by using different technologies ranging from IMUs to strain sensors (e.g., resistive, capacitive, inductive, electromagnetic, and optical) or acoustic sensors. Noticeably, the relative volumetric error of these solutions during quasi-static tasks (e.g., resting and sitting) is typically >= 10% but it deteriorates during dynamic motor tasks (e.g., walking). As such, additional efforts are required to improve the performance of these devices and to identify possible applications based on their accuracy and reliability.
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