Real-World Health Monitoring Using Wrist-Worn Wearables in Community-Dwelling Older Adults in China: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study

Background

Real-world behavioral and physiological functioning, including heart rate, daily mobility, and sleep patterns, may provide information about aging and early neurodegenerative changes that is not captured by periodic clinical visits. Wrist-worn wearable devices offer a promising approach for continuous, passive monitoring of these domains. However, evidence regarding feasibility, usability, and acceptability in real-world observational settings among community-dwelling older adults in China remains limited.