Loneliness and Social Isolation Detection Using Passive Sensing Techniques: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Loneliness and social isolation are associated with multiple health problems, including depression, functional impairment, and death. Mobile sensing using smartphones and wearable devices, such as fitness trackers or smartwatches, as well as ambient sensors, can be used to acquire data remotely on individuals and their daily routines and behaviors in real time. This has opened new possibilities for the early detection of health and social problems, including loneliness and social isolation.

Objective

This scoping review aimed to identify and synthesize recent scientific studies that used passive sensing techniques, such as the use of in-home ambient sensors, smartphones, and wearable device sensors, to collect data on device users' daily routines and behaviors to

SUBMITTER: Qirtas MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9044142 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature