@inproceedings{d8c6871735da4a4783c5dc238bafe9ea,
title = "A critical review of consumer health devices for stress self-management",
abstract = "A number of consumer health devices have been advertised as effective means to manage individual stress. However, objective evidence of their efficacy is not readily available. We present a critical analysis of evidence related to efficacy of stress management devices based on comprehensive literature review and information provided by the vendors. The analysis was conducted along four dimensions: metrics, theoretical frameworks, evaluation, and FDA clearance. The review resulted in identification of critical issues including limited information on operational characteristics, controversial theoretical underpinnings, and lack of systematic evaluation. Efficacy of these consumer devices has yet to be established.",
keywords = "Consumer informatics, Mobile health, Self-monitoring, Stress",
author = "Jeon Lee and Mckenzie Bedra and Joseph Finkelstein",
year = "2014",
doi = "10.3233/978-1-61499-423-7-221",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781614994220",
series = "Studies in Health Technology and Informatics",
publisher = "IOS Press",
pages = "221--224",
booktitle = "Integrating Information Technology and Management for Quality of Care",
address = "United States",
note = "12th International Conference on Informatics, Management, and Technology in Healthcare, ICIMTH 2014 ; Conference date: 10-07-2014 Through 13-07-2014",
}