Development and Validation of a Self-Quantification Scale for Patients With Hypertension [PDF]
Frontiers in Public Health, 2022 BackgroundThe self-management ability of patients with hypertension is poor, and self-quantification increases gradually with the development of electronics.
Guiyue Ma +8 more
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Making sense with numbers. Unravelling ethico‐psychological subjects in practices of self‐quantification [PDF]
Sociology of Health and Illness, 2019 AbstractPrevention enthusiasts show great optimism about the potential of health apps to modify peoples’ lifestyles through the tracking and quantification of behaviours and bodily signs. Critical sociologists warn for the disciplining effects of self‐tracking. In this paper we use an empirical ethics approach to study the characteristics and strivings
Jeannette Pols
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Validation of Self-Quantification Xiaomi Band in a Clinical Sleep Unit [PDF]
Proceedings, 2020 Polysomnography (PSG) is currently the accepted gold standard for sleep studies, as it measures multiple variables that lead to a clear diagnosis of any sleep disorder.
Francisco José Martínez-Martínez +5 more
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The use of self-quantification systems for personal health information: big data management activities and prospects [PDF]
Health Information Science and Systems, 2015 Self-quantification is seen as an emerging paradigm for health care self-management. Self-quantification systems (SQS) can be used for tracking, monitoring, and quantifying health aspects including mental, emotional, physical, and social aspects in order to gain self-knowledge. However, there has been a lack of a systematic approach for conceptualising
Manal Almalki, Kathleen Gray
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Factors influencing self-quantification for patients with hypertension: A cross-sectional Study. [PDF]
Medicine (Baltimore), 2023 This study aimed to investigate the level of self-quantification among patients with hypertension and identify the factors influencing this behavior. This study aimed to investigate self-quantification levels and identify influencing factors among 400 patients diagnosed with hypertension.
Ma G +5 more
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Self-Quantification Systems to Support Physical Activity: From Theory to Implementation Principles. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2020 Since the emergence of the quantified self movement, users aim at health behavior change, but only those who are sufficiently motivated and competent with the tools will succeed. Our literature review shows that theoretical models for quantified self exist but they are too abstract to guide the design of effective user support systems. Here, we propose
Dulaud P, Di Loreto I, Mottet D.
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Automation of the Data Acquisition System for Self-Quantification Devices [PDF]
Proceedings, 2018 In this paper we describe an environment that enables the interaction and data-fetching through a computer system from the Xiaomi Mi Band 2, a very popular and inexpensive Bluetooth Low Energy Fitness device, thus making it suitable for health-care long ...
Rodrigo Martín-Prieto
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Participation factors in a self-quantification program for family caregivers of community-dwelling older adults with long-term care in Japan [PDF]
BMC Research NotesObjective This study aimed to examine the characteristics of participation in the self-quantification program for family caregivers (CGs) who provide long-term care to community-dwelling older adults.
Tomoko Wakui +7 more
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Development and Validation of a Taxonomy for Characterizing Measurements in Health Self-Quantification. [PDF]
J Med Internet Res, 2017 The use of wearable tools for health self-quantification (SQ) introduces new ways of thinking about one's body and about how to achieve desired health outcomes. Measurements from individuals, such as heart rate, respiratory volume, skin temperature, sleep, mood, blood pressure, food consumed, and quality of surrounding air can be acquired, quantified ...
Almalki M +3 more
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A quantum of self: A study of self-quantification and self-disclosure
Computers in Human Behavior, 2018 Abstract An increasing number of people are tracking their fitness activities, work performance and leisure experiences using body sensors (e.g., wristbands or smartwatches) and mobile applications. This trend, referred to as self-quantification, is driven by various motivations, from curiosity to a desire to improve performance.
Christoph Lutz
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