A groundbreaking study led by Bryan Ross at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre has unveiled how wearable biometric devices can transform COPD management. Using wristbands and rings, 21 patients tracked their heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen levels, activity, and sleep over 21 days. This data revealed patterns that predict recovery or worsening of COPD exacerbations, paving the way for earlier interventions.
The study demonstrates the potential of comfortable, everyday wearables to monitor COPD in real-world settings, reducing hospitalizations and improving patient outcomes. With this innovative approach, researchers are shaping a future where remote monitoring ensures better care and quality of life for those living with COPD. Next steps for the research team include expanding their study to a larger cohort of patients.
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Continuous characterisation of exacerbation pathophysiology using wearable technologies in free-living outpatients with COPD: a prospective observational cohort study. Coutu FA, Iorio OC, Nabavi S, Hadid A, Jensen D, Pamidi S, Xia J, Ross BA. EBioMedicine. 2024 Dec;110:105472. doi: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2024.105472. Epub 2024 Nov 22.