Simultaneous monitoring of activity and heart rate variability in depressed patients: A pilot study using a wearable monitor for 3 consecutive days

• Main Authors: Norie Koga (Author), Yoko Komatsu (Author), Ryo Shinozaki (Author), Ikki Ishida (Author), Yusuke Shimizu (Author), Sonoko Ishimaru (Author), Hiroshi Kunugi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction Reduced activity and sleep-wake rhythm disturbances are essential features of depressive episodes. In addition, alterations in heart rate variability (HRV) have been implicated in depression. By using a wearable sensor that monitors 3‐dimensional acceleration and HRV simultaneo...