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ArticleJMIR mHealth and uHealth2024

Sensors for Smoking Detection in Epidemiological Research: Scoping Review.

Giuliana Favara, Martina Barchitta, Andrea Maugeri, Roberta Magnano San Lio, Antonella Agodi

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Article in JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Giuliana FavaraDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University of Catania, Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0812-8386
Martina BarchittaDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University of Catania, Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0905-5003
Andrea MaugeriDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University of Catania, Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2655-8574
Roberta Magnano San LioDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University of Catania, Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2023-2135
Antonella AgodiDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University of Catania, Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4405-8162

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe use of wearable sensors is being explored as a challenging way to accurately identify smoking behaviors by measuring physiological and environmental factors in real-life settings. Although they hold potential benefits for aiding smoking cessation, no single wearable device currently achieves high accuracy in detecting smoking events. Furthermore, it is crucial to emphasize that this area of study is dynamic and requires ongoing updates.

objectiveThis scoping review aims to map the scientific literature for identifying the main sensors developed or used for tobacco smoke detection, with a specific focus on wearable sensors, as well as describe their key features and categorize them by type.

methodsAccording to the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) protocol, an electronic search was conducted on the PubMed, MEDLINE, and Web of Science databases, using the following keywords: ("biosensors" OR "biosensor" OR "sensors" OR "sensor" OR "wearable") AND ("smoking" OR "smoke").

resultsAmong a total of 37 studies included in this scoping review published between 2012 and March 2024, 16 described sensors based on wearable bands, 15 described multisensory systems, and 6 described other strategies to detect tobacco smoke exposure. Included studies provided details about the design or application of wearable sensors based on an elastic band to detect different aspects of tobacco smoke exposure (eg, arm, wrist, and finger movements, and lighting events). Some studies proposed a system composed of different sensor modalities (eg, Personal Automatic Cigarette Tracker [PACT], PACT 2.0, and AutoSense).

conclusionsOur scoping review has revealed both the obstacles and opportunities linked to wearable devices, offering valuable insights for future research initiatives. Tackling the recognized challenges and delving into potential avenues for enhancement could elevate wearable devices into even more effective tools for aiding smoking cessation. In this context, continuous research is essential to fine-tune and optimize these devices, guaranteeing their practicality and reliability in real-world applications.

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SmokingWearable Electronic DevicesEpidemiologic StudiesHumanscigarette smokingpublic healthsmoke exposuresmokingtobacco smokewearable sensor

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