Wearable biosensors have the potential to monitor physiological changes associated with opioid overdose among people who use drugs: A proof-of-concept study in a real-world setting

Original research
par
Roth, Alexis M. et al

Date de publication

2021

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

Wearable biosensors have the potential to monitor physiological change associated with opioid overdose among people who use drugs.

Constatations/points à retenir

Respiratory rate was captured for 1626.4 of 1800 possible follow-up hours. No instances of acute respiratory depression were detected. With refinement, biosensors could be used to intervene during solitary use events.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

n=16 opiate users who wore the sensors for 5 days

Mots clés

Harm reduction
About PWUD
Illegal drugs
Digital health