Here is the report we got for the work we recently completed with eLarm with border workers. Will share the raw survey data once I have a chance to anonymise. The focus of the work was on user acceptance/value rather than clinical utility (have assumed this to be consistent with studies). Also have the question sets if these are useful. Key findings:
Ran a trial from March to July:Used a product already in the market called eLarmNew Zealand companyRequires a 24 hour baseline to be established with a wearableWorks with Android and iphones and many types of wearables Issued Fitbits to people who didn’t have a wearable
Outcomes:We think this can be implemented relatively easily and would support the identification of infections in travellers. This would give a 24-48 hour head start identifying people who will develop symptoms.82% (n=33) of people either loved or enjoyed using eLarm76% (n=33) are very or somewhat likely to recommend eLarm to othersOn average people looked at the app more than once per day (this is high)People were likely to take action from the notification – 66% (n=18) of responded that they took action when they received alerts out of their normal range
Growing evidence that wearable devices can:Detect symptoms consistent with infection (variety of methods)Detect these symptoms before the person is aware of themAlert the person to take action 20210809 elarm Border Trial Findings.pdf (1.26 MB)