Internet-of-Things Chair and the 30 s Chair Stand Test
摘要
The risk of falls can be evaluated by standardized tests, including the 30-Second Chair Stand Test (30CST). This test is done by visually observing the participant and manually counting. This study tested an Internet-of-Things (IoT) Chair and its performance in automating the 30CST. The IoT Chair was less labor-intensive and produced additional data not measured with the observer method, including calculating the weight placed on each chair leg, the rate of weight change placed on the chair, the sitting time, standing time, and time it took to complete each sit-stand-sit cycle. This additional information can help physicians better understand their patients’ leg weakness and fall risks.