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Wearable Sleep Technology

This is a handbook meant for anyone who is looking to learn more about wearable devices for sleep (especially actigraphy). It is designed to be introductory, starting with the very basics and going into how the devices work, how they developed over time, and how they have become the devices that they are today. The book also explains how the devices collect data and how those data are scored and analyzed, focusing on principles involved in understanding data obtained by wearables. It also goes into additional detail on implementing devices in clinical and research settings, and addresses common myths, questions, and concerns with these devices.

Buy it on the Springer Nature website directly or on Amazon. Anyone with an academic affiliation can probably access it for free through your institution on Springer Nature Link.

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From the Introduction: Wearable sleep technologies are becoming increasingly popular for use in research, in behavioral sleep medicine clinics, and in the population at large. They are gaining acceptance as a reliable and valid way to prospectively, objectively approximate sleep patterns, including time spent in sleep versus wake, as well as different sleep stages. For the general consumer, sleep measures are often combined with additional fitness and health tracking parameters that support personal wellness plans. These can be used to promote accountability with oneself or a personal trainer. The feedback provided by these devices can also be used to inform the time budgeted for exercise and sleep opportunities that may not otherwise occur. While the industry continues to gain momentum, adoption of these devices is still relatively limited, and many individuals lack an understanding of the history, mechanics, technology, and appropriate applications of these devices. It can be challenging to incorporate wearable technologies into research, clinical practice, or health and wellness routines without knowing where to begin. There are numerous marketing claims that promise results beyond those that can realistically be measured. The purpose of this book is to explain how and why these devices were developed, how they function, and what their current limitations are.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Rationale and Context for Wearable Sleep Technology

3. History of Actigraphy and Wearable Sleep Technology

4. Basics of Movement Sensors

5. Heart Rate Sensors and Sleep Wearables

6. Other Sensors for Sleep Wearables and Related Technology

7. The Development of Sleep–Wake Scoring Algorithms

8. Performance and Accuracy of Actigraphy and Sleep Wearables

9. Considerations for Choosing a Device

10. Strategies for Device Management

11. Review of Current Devices

12. Device Implementation in Clinical Settings

13. Scoring Actigraphy Records

14. Working with Circadian Data

15. Interpreting Data from Actigraphy and Wearables

16. Skepticism and Limitations

17. Actigraphy and Wearables Across the Lifespan

18. Actigraphy and Wearables in Sleep Disorders

19. Future Sleep Sensing Technology

20. Summary and Next Steps