In-Home Monitoring

Assessing Sleep and Movement in Bed

PhD Thesis: Adriana Adami

Disruptions in sleep patterns can reflect both acute and chronic illnesses ranging from the flu to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to depression. Furthermore, movement in bed may itself be an indicator of health problems, such as restless leg syndrome. We are investigating ways to assess the amount and quality of sleep using bed mats and load cells. Studies include both lab-based research and in-home assessments conducted with residents at Elite Care.