Pharmacy Times July 20, 2023
A smartwatch may be able to replace a sleep diary to evaluate falling asleep and waking times for those with insomnia.
A smartwatch has the potential to replace a sleep diary to determine falling asleep and waking times, but this depends on the acceptable levels of discrepancy, according to the results of a study published in Sensors.
For sleep disorders, patients usually have a sleep diary to monitor therapy and sleeping habits. However, there are several disadvantages, including a decrease in comfort and potential data loss, according to the investigators.
The study authors aimed to determine whether automated sleep monitoring could be substituted for a sleep diary. The study included 184 overnight recordings, which were followed by an analysis by...
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