Wearable Metrics Predict Depression in CTLI Patients

This research investigates the integration of wearable metrics in assessing depression among patients with Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia (CLTI). Traditional screening limitations are addressed by employing devices like Fitbit Inspire 2. A prospective cohort study involving 35 CLTI patients measures steps, heart rate, and sleep patterns, alongside biweekly assessments using PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scales. The use of machine learning, specifically XGBoost, demonstrated an AUC of 0.74, identifying...