Respiratory illnesses continue to be a significant concern in the medical field, and their prevalence has only grown since the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. As a result, there is a need for reliable medical devices for remote monitoring. The existing technology presents limitations which do not allow for patient autonomy where the individual can be continuously monitored from their home. The technology in development has the potential to mitigate these shortcomings. The aim of this user study is to verify the accuracy of a wearable transcutaneous oxygen sensor and optimize its design and processing capabilities. In order to assess the viability of a current transcutaneous oxygen sensor prototype, a laboratory-based small human subject test was conducted to validate the sensor and characterize its performance. Qualitative research was conducted to improve the data processing methods as well as user comfort through wearability.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Hobson, Sydney
• Leonardi, Abigail
• Murphy, Ciara
• Rohera, Vanshika

Subject

• Innovation
• Health

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042723-095558
• 105831

Keyword

• Wearable Devices
• User Study
• Transcutaneous
• Healthcare
• Oxygen Sensor
• Remote Monitoring

Advisor

• Guler, Ulkuhan

Year

• 2023

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not Specified

Date created

• 2023-04-27

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Biomedical Engineering
• Electrical & Computer Engineering

Source

• E-project-042723-095558

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-06-18