RespirAction: Remote Respiratory Rehabilitation Supported by Innovative Sensor Technology
摘要
RespirAction is an ongoing industry-academic collaboration aimed at advancing the use of new technologies (e.g. innovative wearable sensors and an IoT platform) in the healthcare field and, specifically, in the context of remote respiratory rehabilitation. Targeting patients with chronic respiratory conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, the project is developing a novel system based on chest and abdominal strain sensors to monitor breathing patterns and provide real-time biofeedback. Integrated with an established telerehabilitation platform, the system supports personalized and home-based training via modular applications and exergames. RespirAction combines software engineering, clinical practice, and user-centered design to deliver an evidence-based, scalable, and engaging rehabilitation experience. Its empirical component includes the design and future execution of a clinical feasibility study involving (at least) 60 patients, evaluating usability, adherence, and preliminary outcomes. The final goal of RespirAction is to contribute to the digital transformation of healthcare, with implications for remote monitoring and rehabilitation technologies.