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JOURNAL REVIEW
Wearable technologies for active living and rehabilitation:
Current research challenges and future opportunities
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 OVERVIEW

TOPIC: Wearable Technologies

PURPOSE: To evaluate the group's chosen

paper based on its quality, value, suitability and
presentation through annotations
 BIOTECHNOLOGY

CONCEPTS FOUND IN THE PAPER

Wearable technology Smart Systems (rehabilitation)

Virtual Reality Augmented Reality

Interactive Feedback Wearable Sensor Systems

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GENERAL QUESTIONS
Wearable technologies for active living and rehabilitation:
Current research challenges and future opportunities
 GUIDE QUESTION 1

Is the submission original?

Page 6, Declaration of conflicting interests:

"The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of

interest with respect to the research,
authorship, and/or publication of this article."

Trisha Cleoselle Cepillo

 GUIDE QUESTION 2

Is the research sound and evidenced?

Page 1-6, Body of the Journal:

"The author of the report indicated that certain
wearable devices need further clinical trials,
which makes the research appear more
ambiguous and only partially supported."

Sarah Baja
 GUIDE QUESTION 3

Does it help to expand or further research

in this subject area?
Page 1, Abstract:
"This paper presents some recent developments in
the field of wearable sensors and systems that are
relevant to rehabilitation and provides examples of
systems with evidence supporting their
effectiveness for rehabilitation. "

Riza Mae Septimo

 GUIDE QUESTION 4

Does it significantly build on previous work?

Page 1, Introduction:
"Providing effective rehabilitation is an increasingly
complex challenge because of the increased number of
individuals with multiple medical conditions and disabilities
and the subsequent reduction of access to providers."

Ivan Rei Abril

 GUIDE QUESTION 5

Do you feel that the significance and

potential impact of the paper is high or low?

Page 6, Future Development: Page 6, Conclusion:

"There is significant interest in developing smart
wearables, where the loop is closed and automated
feedback is given to the wearer to mitigate risky
behavior, reinforce learning, or enable shared
decision-making."
"Such an approach will motivate and
maintain engagement within the user
community, and demonstrate clear long-
term health benefits."

Micah Paña
 GUIDE QUESTION 6

Does the paper fit the scope of the Journal?

Page 1, Abstract:
"This paper presents some recent developments in the field
of wearable sensors and systems that are relevant to
rehabilitation and provides examples of systems with
evidence supporting their effectiveness for rehabilitation."

Ivan Rei Abril

 GUIDE QUESTION 7

Would the paper be of interest to the readership

of the journal?

Page 1, Abstract & Page 6:

"This paper presents some recent developments in the field
of wearable sensors and systems that are relevant to
rehabilitation and provides examples of systems with
evidence supporting their effectiveness for rehabilitation."

Sarah Baja
 GUIDE QUESTION 8
Should it be shortened and reconsidered in
another form?

Page 1, Header:
"Review Article"

Page 2 & 4, Body of the Journal:

"Current developments in wearable technologies for rehabilitation"
&
"Current challenges and opportunities"

Trisha Cleoselle Cepillo

 GUIDE QUESTION 9

Is the writing style clear and appropriate

to the readership?
Page 1-6, Body of the Journal:
The writing style of this journal is clear since the authors
write succinctly and clearly, which means they carefully
choose their words and construct their sentences to
avoid unnecessary words and improper syntax.

Riza Mae Septimo

 GUIDE QUESTION 10
Are all relevant accompanying data,
citations, or references given by the author?

Page 1-6, Body of the Journal:

"In every paragraph with topics, previous studies and
evidences that supports their claims, the citations of
each sources are always included. This proves that all
relevant accompanying data, citations or the
references are given by the author. "

Micah Paña
GUIDE QUESTION 11

Are any tables or graphics clear to read and

labeled appropriately?

Page 1-6, Body of the Journal:

"The authors do not include any tables or
graphics in the journal."

Micah Paña
 GUIDE QUESTION 12

Does the paper contain the appropriate referencing to

provide adequate context for the present work?

Page 7-9, References:

This presents the references used for the paper. This
indicates to us that the paper contains the appropriate
referencing to provide adequate context for the
present work.

Riza Mae Septimo

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DATA ASSESSMENT
Wearable technologies for active living and rehabilitation:
Current research challenges and future opportunities
 GUIDE QUESTION 13
Are the data selective? Why have the authors
included some results and not others?

Page 1, Introduction, 3rd & 4th paragraph:

"This review focuses primarily on technologies and examples
for physical rehabilitation..."

"This review aims to summarize some recent developments

in the field of wearable sensors and systems relevant to the
field of rehabilitation..."

Sarah Baja
 GUIDE QUESTION 14

Are the data adequately explained in the text?

Page 1, Introduction, 3rd paragraph: Page 1, Introduction, 4th paragraph:

"This review focuses primarily "This review aims to summarize some

recent developments in the field of
on technologies and examples
wearable sensors and systems relevant
for physical rehabilitation..." to the field of rehabilitation..."

Trisha Cleoselle Cepillo

 GUIDE QUESTION 14

Are the data adequately explained in the text?

Page 2 & 4, Main Discussion/Syntheses:

"Current developments in wearable technologies for rehabilitation"
& "Current challenges and opportunities"

Patterns observed (Organization of Content):

Examples/Applications → Evidence/Results from Studies → Author(s) Review

Trisha Cleoselle Cepillo

 GUIDE QUESTION 15

Is everything labeled clearly?

Page 1-9: The Journal Paper
It can be said that everything is labeled clearly, every
individual topic is divided and additionally, a topic title is
always provided, so you can determine clearly in which
part of the paper you are in and which topic you are
currently reading, resulting in an easier navigation.

Ivan Rei Abril

 GUIDE QUESTION 16
Are the conclusions drawn from the data
reasonable?
Page 5, Ethical and privacy issues:
"Spagnolli et al. administered a questionnaire including key dimensions
of the Technology Acceptance Model53,54 to 110 respondents (33
women). This questionnaire referenced three devices (smart shirt,
portable EEG system, and eye-tracking glasses) and six usage
scenarios (dangerous work, heavy work, sport, home care, research,
and retail). The study was able to identify several variables as good
predictors of device acceptance, such as perceived usefulness,
perceived comfort/pleasantness, facilitating conditions, and attitude
towards technology."

Sarah
 GUIDE QUESTION 17
Is there sufficient justification for using the
particular statistical tools?
Page 5, Ethical and privacy issues:
"Spagnolli et al. administered a questionnaire including key dimensions of the
Technology Acceptance Model53,54 to 110 respondents (33 women). This
questionnaire referenced three devices (smart shirt, portable EEG system, and
eye-tracking glasses) and six usage scenarios (dangerous work, heavy work, sport,
home care, research, and retail). The study was able to identify several variables as
good predictors of device acceptance, such as perceived usefulness, perceived
comfort/pleasantness, facilitating conditions, and attitude towards technology."

Micah Paña
 GUIDE QUESTION 18
Have the authors explained why they chose
certain values?

Page 6, Collated interactions, 2nd paragraph:

"Lucero et al. have raised the interesting idea of using proxemics,
research focused on the culturally dependent use of space and
physical measures to mediate and comprehend interpersonal
interactions, for supporting mobile collocated interactions."

Trisha Cleoselle Cepillo

 GUIDE QUESTION 19

Do the authors give enough information about

the experiment that it could be reproduced?

Page 1-6, Body of the Journal:

The review focuses on the technologies and examples
for physical rehabilitation which the authors explained
clearly and accurately by giving examples, citing
trusted references and labeling topics and subtopics.

Riza Mae Septimo

 GUIDE QUESTION 20

What equipment and materials/samples were

used? It is important that the authors
be precise.

Page 2-6: Body of the Journal

The equipment present in this Journal Paper are
the following: Accelerometers and Inertial
Movement, Body worn sensors, Smart Clothing-
Smart Gloves, Wearable Cameras, Augmented and
Virtual Reality Headsets and Functional Electrical
Stimulation.

Ivan Rei Abril

 GUIDE QUESTION 21

Do the authors use SI (or SI-derived) units?

Page 1, Abstract & Header:

"Review Article"

No, the authors themselves did not utilized units since

there is no experiments conducted for the paper.

Trisha Cleoselle Cepillo

 GUIDE QUESTION 22
Are the values reported with a sufficient
degree of accuracy?

Page 4, Power Consumption: Page 4, Power consumption:

"It has been shown that the power "Initial tests have shown that even though
the new system (‘‘HARKE or HAR Kinetic
requirement of the accelerometer
Energy’’) consumes 72% less energy than
ranges between 0.35 and 5 times the
the conventional accelerometer-based
harvested kinetic power for detecting
system, it can classify human activities as
common human activities with high
accurately as the accelerometer-based
accuracy."
human activity recognition (HAR)."

Micah Paña
 GUIDE QUESTION 23

Is the paper easy to follow?

Page 1-9: The Journal Paper

As the paper has everything labeled clearly, started off with the
Introduction of the topic or the problems regarding rehabilitation and
medical conditions, proceeding on how to understand it, what are the
possible solutions for the problem using wearable technologies, and
stating the problems in the advancement of wearable technologies, we
can say that it is arranged properly and that the paper is easy to follow.

Ivan Rei Abril

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DETAILED COMMENTS
Wearable technologies for active living and rehabilitation:
Current research challenges and future opportunities
GUIDE QUESTION 24

Any unclear points in the paper that need

further elaboration?
Page 1-6, Body
of the Journal:

Overall, there are no unclear points in the paper that

need further information. It is understandable, clear
and informative. The main points are discussed well
followed by supporting ideas and information.

Riza Mae Septimo

 GUIDE QUESTION 25

How can the author improve the clarity,

succinctness, and overall quality of the

presentation of his/her paper?

Page 1-9, The Journal Paper
"By including more data and research relevant to the paper's topic of
wearable technology, the author can enhance the paper's clarity,
succinctness, and overall presentation quality. Since some studies are
looking for additional clinical trials and proof, the author may also provide
details about the experiences of the patients to make the paper more
understandable."

Sarah Baja
 Personal Reviews based on the Annotated Paper

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Current research challenges and future opportunities
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THANK YOU
Group3 - EE1303

Members

Abril, Ivan Rei U.

Baja, Sarah C.
Cepillo, Trisha Cleoselle P.
Paña, Micah P.
Septimo, Riza Mae B.
 References
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/237673437_Smart_Systems_and_Devices_Innovative_Key_Modules_for_Engineering_Applications

Bonato, P. (2003). Wearable sensors/systems and their impact on biomedical engineering. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology
Magazine, 22, 18-20.

Why is Wearable Technology Important? - Mind, Body Soul & Heart (mindbodysoulheart.com)
https://mindbodysoulheart.com/why-is-wearable-technology-important/