简介:
Overview
This protocol facilitates the integration of a self-developed application and wearable devices to measure multiple dimensional states, including psychological, physiological, and environmental data. It demonstrates a proven technology to assess how landscape impacts human health and wellbeing.
Key Study Components
Area of Science
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Environmental Health
Background
- The application collects real-time data on psychological scales, GPS location, heart rate, and blood-oxygen saturation.
- It was tested in an empirical study conducted in Taiwan in 2020.
- The method allows for minimal burden on participants while gathering extensive data.
- It can be applied in various fields, including outdoor recreation and human health research.
Purpose of Study
- To assess the impact of landscape on human health and wellbeing.
- To engage thousands of participants in research.
- To provide a flexible tool for researchers in related fields.
Methods Used
- Integration of a smartphone and smartwatch application.
- Measurement of psychological, physiological, and environmental data.
- Use of wearable devices for real-time data collection.
- Empirical study as a demonstration of the application.
Main Results
- Successful collection of diverse data types from participants.
- Demonstrated the flexibility of the application for various research fields.
- Engaged a large number of participants with minimal burden.
- Provided insights into the relationship between landscape and health.
Conclusions
- The application is a valuable tool for researchers studying human health and the environment.
- It can be adapted for various research contexts.
- Future studies can leverage this technology for broader applications.
What types of data can the application collect?
The application can collect psychological scales, GPS location, heart rate, and blood-oxygen saturation levels.
How does this method benefit researchers?
It allows for the engagement of thousands of participants with minimal burden, producing rich data for analysis.
In what fields can this application be used?
It can be used in outdoor recreation, human health research, and other fields examining the relationship between health and the environment.
What was the empirical study conducted?
An empirical study was conducted in Taiwan in 2020 to demonstrate the application’s capabilities.
Is the application commercially available?
No, it is a non-commercial self-developed application.
What are the main advantages of using wearable devices?
Wearable devices allow for real-time data collection and monitoring of multiple health metrics.