Wearable Sensors and the Assessment of Frailty among Vulnerable Older Adults: An Observational Cohort Study

Wearable Sensors and the Assessment of Frailty among Vulnerable Older Adults: An Observational Cohort Study

Background: The geriatric syndrome of frailty is one of the greatest challenges facing the U.S. aging population. Frailty in older adults is associated with higher adverse outcomes, such as mortality and hospitalization. Identifying precise early indicators of pre-frailty and measures of specific fr...

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Main Authors: Javad Razjouyan, Aanand D. Naik, Molly J. Horstman, Mark E. Kunik, Mona Amirmazaheri, He Zhou, Amir Sharafkhaneh, Bijan Najafi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Sensors
Subjects:
frailty
pre-frail
wearable sensor
physical activity
sedentary behavior
moderate-to-vigorous activity
steps
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/18/5/1336

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