EVALUATION OF WEARABLE HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES IN ALZHEIMER’S PATIENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Authors : Merve Ebrar YILMAZ, Selin KALENDER

Pages : 155-170

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Publication Date : 2022-07-27

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: This study aims to identify the use areas of wearable health technologies developed for Alzheimer`s patients and to present the results obtained. Methods: The study was conducted using the systematic review method. Scanning was carried out on Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Core Collection); electronic databases. Results: The scanning resulted in 798 publications. At the end of the detailed full-text analysis, 5 articles that were found to be suitable for the study were evaluated. Usage areas of WHTs have been determined YILMAZ AND KALENDER 156 to prevent possible falls, plan daily activities insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(personalized care planning, medication follow-up, disease management);, and improve recall and autobiographical memory. Conclusion: The research is important in terms of giving information about wearable health technologies that developed for Alzheimer`s patients. However, we need more evidence related to the use of these technologies. The study additionally observed that the social media effect significantly affects the impulse purchases of consumers.
Keywords : Alzheimers Disease, Wearable Health Technology, Wearable Devices, Biosensor, Systematic Review

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