Long-Term Wearable Monitoring in Older Adults: Feasibility, Usability, and Practical Implications for Real-World Trip Detection

Iara dos Santos Leal, Carine Freitas e Silva, Paulo Roberto Varjal de Melo, Mateus Amorim Silva, Rafael Rêgo Caldas, Fernando Buarque, Francis Trombini-Souza, s and Doctoral Programs in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, University of Pernambuco, Polytechnique School of Engineering, University of Pernambuco, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pernambuco

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on June 04, 2026

Abstract

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BackgroundThe feasibility and usability of wearables during extended follow-up periods in living environments remain unclear.ObjectiveThis study examined the feasibility and usability of a wearable device for long-term trip monitoring in older adults....