Remote monitoring of physical activity, sleep, and blood pressure with wearable technology in cancer populations: a single institution experience

Mini-Oral Presentation C2.10

Authors

  • Katherine Barnhill Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
  • Carolina Raines Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
  • Celina H. Shirazipour Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
  • Gillian Gresham Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.763

Keywords:

Cancer, Physical Activity, Sleep, Blood Pressure

Abstract

Background: Wearable technology is changing the way we collect and analyze data. The use of wearable technology (activity trackers, blood pressure monitors) for remote monitoring of daily activity, sleep, and blood pressure in cancer patients may reveal insight into specific biomarkers of disease and symptom progression. Purpose: To establish a program that allows for remote monitoring of physical activity, sleep, heart rate, and blood pressure, accompanied by electronic patient-reported outcomes (PROs), for cancer patients participating in ongoing clinical studies conducted at CSMC, in order to achieve a holistic view of patient health outside of a clinical setting. Methods: A protocol to be included as a sub-study in ongoing studies was developed and initiated in 2015, involving: continuous remote monitoring using wearable technologies (e.g., Fitbits, Omron BP Monitors) and PRO surveys. Metrics collected include: sleep (duration, quality, latency), physical activity (steps, exercise, calories burned, time sedentary), BP (systolic, diastolic, HR). The PROs (fatigue, depression, quality-of-life) were reported electronically via REDcap on a varying basis. Results: Data from 300 patients (ages 18-92years) across 11 studies involving different cancer types (e.g., pancreatic, colorectal, etc.) and stages were collected and stored in HIPAA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant databases, with the goal of serving as a model for future studies. Adherence rates ranged from 80%-100%. Conclusions: Wearable technologies and PRO surveys provide a comprehensive view of patient disease related measures to physicians by tracking biometrics and quality-of-life, revealing insight into relevant lifestyle factors contributing to cancer progression. Funding: Study funded by PANCAN, DoD and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Published

2021-09-30

How to Cite

Barnhill, K., Raines, C., Shirazipour, C., & Gresham, G. (2021). Remote monitoring of physical activity, sleep, and blood pressure with wearable technology in cancer populations: a single institution experience: Mini-Oral Presentation C2.10. The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.763

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