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A Wearable Sensor-Based Exercise Biofeedback System: Mixed Methods Evaluation of Formulift (2019)

O'Reilly, Martin; Slevin, Patrick; Ward, Tomás; Caulfield, Brian

A Wearable Sensor-Based Exercise Biofeedback System: Mixed Methods Evaluation of Formulift (2019)

O'Reilly, Martin; Slevin, Patrick; Ward, Tomás; Caulfield, Brian

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Background: Formulift is a newly developed mobile health (mHealth) app that connects to a single inertial measurement unit (IMU) worn on the left thigh. The IMU captures users movements as they exercise, and the app analyzes the data to count repetitions in real time and classify users exercise technique. The app also offers feedback and guidance to users on exercising safely and effectively. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the Formulift system with three different and realistic types of potential users (beginner gym-goers, experienced gym-goers, and qualified strength and conditioning [S&C] coaches) under a number of categories: (1) usability, (2) functionality, (3) the perceived impact of the system, and (4) the subjective quality of the system. It was also desired to discover suggestions for future improvements to the system. Methods: A total of 15 healthy volunteers participated (12 males; 3 females; age: 23.8 years [SD 1.80]; height: 1.79 m [SD0.07], body mas...

http://hdl.handle.net/10197/9662

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An exploratory framework for the successful commercialisation of combination products (2013)

Cormican, Kathryn; Masterson, Fiona

An exploratory framework for the successful commercialisation of combination products (2013)

Cormican, Kathryn; Masterson, Fiona

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Combination products are at the forefront of innovation in the biomedical technology sector technology sector. The successful commercialisation of these products, which combine two or more different single-entity products: a drug combined with a medical device, a drug combined with a biologic, or a medical device combined with both a drug and a biologic, has proven to be particularly challenging. However, little is known about the experiences of firms that are involved in this area. Combination product commercialisation has remained an underdeveloped area in the literature. In this paper we report on the results of an exploratory study that investigated the experiences of key informants from the biomedical technology sector that are involved in the commercialisation of combination products. This research will inform managers, R&D personnel, scientists and engineers in biomedical technology development contemplating entering the area of combination products about the experiences ...

http://hdl.handle.net/10379/3900

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Mobile App to Streamline the Development of Wearable Sensor-Based Exercise Biofeedback Systems: System Development and Evaluation (2018)

O'Reilly, Martin; Duffin, Joe; Ward, Tomás; Caulfield, Brian

Mobile App to Streamline the Development of Wearable Sensor-Based Exercise Biofeedback Systems: System Development and Evaluation (2018)

O'Reilly, Martin; Duffin, Joe; Ward, Tomás; Caulfield, Brian

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Background: Biofeedback systems that use inertial measurement units (IMUs) have been shown recently to have the ability toobjectively assess exercise technique. However, there are a number of challenges in developing such systems; vast amounts ofIMU exercise datasets must be collected and manually labeled for each exercise variation, and naturally occurring techniquedeviations may not be well detected. One method of combatting these issues is through the development of personalized exercisetechnique classifiers.Objective: We aimed to create a tablet app for physiotherapists and personal trainers that would automate the development ofpersonalized multiple and single IMU-based exercise biofeedback systems for their clients. We also sought to complete apreliminary investigation of the accuracy of such individualized systems in a real-world evaluation.Methods: A tablet app was developed that automates the key steps in exercise technique classifier creation through synchronizingvideo and...

http://hdl.handle.net/10197/9356

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Not All Sensors are Created Equal: A Framework for Evaluating Human Performance Measurement technologies (2019)

Caulfield, Brian; Reginatto, Brenda; Slevin, Patrick

Not All Sensors are Created Equal: A Framework for Evaluating Human Performance Measurement technologies (2019)

Caulfield, Brian; Reginatto, Brenda; Slevin, Patrick

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Recent years have witnessed an explosion in the number of wearable sensing devices and associated apps that target a wide range of biomedical metrics, from actigraphy to glucose monitoring to lung function. This offers big opportunities for achieving scale in the use of such devices in application contexts such as telehealth, human performance and behaviour research and digitally enabled clinical trials. However, this increased availability and choice of sensors also brings with it a great challenge in optimising the match between the sensor and a specific application context. There is a need for a structured approach to first refining the requirements for a specific application, and then evaluating the available devices against those requirements. In this paper we will outline the main features of such an evaluation framework that has been developed with input from stakeholders in academic, clinical and industry settings.
Enterprise Ireland
Insight Research Centre
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http://hdl.handle.net/10197/9752

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Patient Involvement With Home-Based Exercise Programs: Can Connected Health Interventions Influence Adherence? (2019)

Argent, Rob; Daly, Ailish; Caulfield, Brian

Patient Involvement With Home-Based Exercise Programs: Can Connected Health Interventions Influence Adherence? (2019)

Argent, Rob; Daly, Ailish; Caulfield, Brian

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Adherence to home exercise in rehabilitation is a significant problem, with estimates of nonadherence as high as 50%, potentially having a detrimental effect on clinical outcomes. In this viewpoint, we discuss the many reasons why patients may not adhere to a prescribed exercise program and explore how connected health technologies have the ability to offer numerous interventions to enhance adherence; however, it is hard to judge the efficacy of these interventions without a robust measurement tool. We highlight how well-designed connected health technologies, such as the use of mobile devices, including mobile phones and tablets, as well as inertial measurement units, provide us with the opportunity to better support the patient and clinician, with a data-driven approach that incorporates features designed to increase adherence to exercise such as coaching, self-monitoring and education, as well as remotely monitor adherence rates more objectively.
European Commission Horizon 2020

http://hdl.handle.net/10197/9712

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Technology in Rehabilitation: Comparing Personalised and Global Classification Methodologies in Evaluating the Squat Exercise with Wearable IMUs (2019)

Whelan, Darragh; O'Reilly, Martin; Ward, Toms; Delahunt, Eamonn; Caulfield, Brian

Technology in Rehabilitation: Comparing Personalised and Global Classification Methodologies in Evaluating the Squat Exercise with Wearable IMUs (2019)

Whelan, Darragh; O'Reilly, Martin; Ward, Toms; Delahunt, Eamonn; Caulfield, Brian

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BACKGROUND: The barbell squat is a popularly used lower limb rehabilitation exercise. It is also an integral exercise in injury risk screening protocols. To date athlete/patient technique has been assessed using expensive laboratory equipment or subjective clinical judgement; both of which are not without shortcomings. Inertial measurement units (IMUs) may offer a low cost solution for the objective evaluation of athlete/patient technique. However, it is not yet known if global classification techniques are effective in identifying naturally occurring, minor deviations in barbell squat technique.OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to: (a) determine if in combination or in isolation, IMUs positioned on the lumbar spine, thigh and shank are capable of distinguishing between acceptable and aberrant barbell squat technique; (b) determine the capabilities of an IMU system at identifying specific natural deviations from acceptable barbell squat technique; and (c) compare a personalise...

http://hdl.handle.net/10197/10885

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Technology in Rehabilitation: Evaluating the Single Leg Squat Exercise with Wearable Inertial Measurement Units (2017)

O'Reilly, Martin; Ward, Tomás; Delahunt, Eamonn; Caulfield, Brian

Technology in Rehabilitation: Evaluating the Single Leg Squat Exercise with Wearable Inertial Measurement Units (2017)

O'Reilly, Martin; Ward, Tomás; Delahunt, Eamonn; Caulfield, Brian

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Background: The single leg squat (SLS) is a common lower limb rehabilitation exercise. It is also frequently used as an evaluative exercise to screen for an increased risk of lower limb injury. To date athlete / patient SLS technique has been assessed using expensive laboratory equipment or subjective clinical judgement; both of which are not without shortcomings. Inertial measurement units (IMUs) may offer a low cost solution for the objective evaluation of athlete / patient SLS technique. Objectives: The aims of this study were to determine if in combination or in isolation IMUs positioned on the lumbar spine, thigh and shank are capable of: (a) distinguishing between acceptable and aberrant SLS technique; (b) identifying specific deviations from acceptable SLS technique. Methods: Eighty-three healthy volunteers participated (60 males, 23 females, age: 24.68 + / − 4.91 years, height: 1.75 + / − 0.09 m, body mass: 76.01 + / − 13.29 kg). All participants performed 10 SLSs on their l...

http://hdl.handle.net/10197/8549

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