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Table 1 Technologies and the corresponding frailty criteria discussed in focus groups

From: Attitudes and perspectives of older adults on technologies for assessing frailty in home settings: a focus group study

Technology

Frailty Criteria to be Detected

Where to Install

Smartwatch

Physical Activity, Immobilization

Body worn

Chair and Bed Sensor

Physical Activity, Immobilization

Chair and bed

Motion Sensor

Physical Activity, Immobilization

On the wall of each room

Standard Camera

Physical Activity, Immobilization

On the wall of each room

Depth Camera

Physical Activity, Immobilization

One the wall of each room

Door Sensor

Life Space

On the edge of a door and door frame

Hand Dynamometer

Grip Strength

Portable

Fridge Door Sensor

Food Intake

On the door of a fridge

Smart Speaker

Food Intake

On a flat surface, e.g., a countertop

Smart Speaker

Exhaustion

On a flat surface, e.g., a countertop

Bathroom Scale

Weight

On the ground