Application of wearable devices in sarcopenia: a scoping review
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20241106-06071
- VernacularTitle:可穿戴设备在肌少症中应用的范围综述
- Author:
Shuping LI
1
;
Rui GAO
1
;
Qiuchen YUAN
1
;
Xiaolei WEI
1
;
Xueli SHEN
1
;
Tao LIANG
1
Author Information
1. 北京协和医学院护理学院，北京 100144
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Review;
Sarcopenia;
Wearable devices;
Monitoring
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2025;31(19):2652-2657
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To describe the application methods, types, and effects of wearable devices in sarcopenia.Methods:Following the guidelines for scoping reviews, a systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, and VIP for literature related to wearable device applications in sarcopenia. The search period covered publications from database inception to August 1, 2024.Results:A total of 12 studies were included. Wearable devices in sarcopenia were primarily used for monitoring gait speed, surface electromyography, sleep duration, activity time, and supporting exercise interventions. Common types of wearable devices included activity trackers, smart belts, and smart wristbands. Their effectiveness, feasibility, and role in ensuring activity safety have been preliminarily demonstrated.Conclusions:The application of wearable devices in sarcopenia is still in its early stages but shows great potential. Currently, wearable devices are mainly used to monitor one or a few individual indicators. Future research should focus on developing multi-parameter monitoring devices and conducting large-scale, high-quality trials to validate their effectiveness in both monitoring and supporting exercise interventions. This will help promote their broader application and assist healthcare professionals in the early identification, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of sarcopenia.
