Table 1.
Overview of remote monitoring devices and outcome measures of the scientific advices.
Device | Type of outcome measure(s) | Number of scientific advices |
---|---|---|
Accelerometer* | Activity measure(s) | 17 |
Accelerometer* | Sleep measure(s) | 9 |
Accelerometer* | Activity and sleep measures | 3 |
Accelerometer* | Sleep and itch patterns | 2 |
Electronic peak flow meter | Different lung function measures | 3 |
Blood pressure measurement device | Different blood pressure measures | 3 |
Heart rhythm and ECG measurement devices | ECG parameters and/or arrhythmias | 3 |
(Continuous) glucose monitoring device | Glucose control measures# | 6 |
Cough monitor | Cough frequency | 3 |
App (active tests) | Measures of cognitive function | 2 |
App (active and passive monitoring) | Different measures of disease activity | 4 |
Not specified∧ | 4 |
Different types of devices that contain accelerometers were combined,
including ketone measurement (n = 1),
included are the following technologies: actigraphy without specification of outcome of interest (n = 1), “mobile wearable device to measure physiological parameters” (n = 1), “mobile technology (app) and telemedicine capabilities” to perform virtual clinics and monitor safety and efficacy (n = 1), and technology to conduct study visits remotely (n = 1).