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Evaluating Diversity in Open Photoplethysmography Datasets: Protocol for a Systematic Review

Evaluating Diversity in Open Photoplethysmography Datasets: Protocol for a Systematic Review

We describe a protocol for the first systematic review of which we are aware designed to assess the biases within currently open access PPG datasets. This has immediate value for those seeking to derive physiological data from PPG technology using training datasets. By focusing on openly accessible datasets and repositories, we will provide insight into the demographic characteristics of the data that is commonly used for a majority of existing PPG technology including wearables.

Vedha Penmetcha, Lekaashree Rambabu, Brandon G Smith, Orla Mantle, Thomas Edmiston, Laura Hobbs, Shobhana Nagraj, Peter H Charlton, Tom Bashford

JMIR Res Protoc 2025;14:e73040


Estimation of Brachial-Ankle Pulse Wave Velocity With Hierarchical Regression Model From Wrist Photoplethysmography and Electrocardiographic Signals: Method Design

Estimation of Brachial-Ankle Pulse Wave Velocity With Hierarchical Regression Model From Wrist Photoplethysmography and Electrocardiographic Signals: Method Design

Photoplethysmography (PPG) [3,4], ballistocardiography [5,6], electrical bioimpedance [7], or tonometry [8] has been widely studied for these purposes. Due to the ease of implementation, the optical PPG module is more often integrated into the wearable devices. The potential of estimation of BP [9,10] and PWV [11-13] from PPG signals attracts much attention. Various approaches have been investigated to estimate PWV from PPG signals of different measurement sites [14].

Chih-I Ho, Chia-Hsiang Yen, Yu-Chuan Li, Chiu-Hua Huang, Jia-Wei Guo, Pei-Yun Tsai, Hung-Ju Lin, Tzung-Dau Wang

JMIR Biomed Eng 2025;10:e58756


Continuous Monitoring of Heart Rate Variability in Free-Living Conditions Using Wearable Sensors: Exploratory Observational Study

Continuous Monitoring of Heart Rate Variability in Free-Living Conditions Using Wearable Sensors: Exploratory Observational Study

HRV measurement using photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors, such as those embedded in smartwatches, has been tested against and found to correspond with gold-standard electrocardiogram (ECG) measurements [5]. Although PPG- and ECG-derived HRV metrics have generally good agreement, PPG-based measures can differ from ECG-based measures in the presence of physical activity, cold exposure, and other factors [6-8].

Pooja Gaur, Dorota S Temple, Meghan Hegarty-Craver, Matthew D Boyce, Jonathan R Holt, Michael F Wenger, Edward A Preble, Randall P Eckhoff, Michelle S McCombs, Hope C Davis-Wilson, Howard J Walls, David E Dausch

JMIR Form Res 2024;8:e53977


The Use of Photoplethysmography in the Assessment of Mental Health: Scoping Review

The Use of Photoplethysmography in the Assessment of Mental Health: Scoping Review

Most studies used finger-based PPG methods to evaluate mental health outcomes and psychological stress [31-33,38,39,43,46,49,51]. Some researchers have used this arm for PPG measurement [10]. A few have used smartphone-based technology, which includes a PPG finger sensor and video camera [35,44] or face-based webcam technology [54]. This implies that mobile methods, including smartphones, for PPG are scarce and are emerging as novel methods for assessing mental health.

Lynnette Nathalie Lyzwinski, Mohamed Elgendi, Carlo Menon

JMIR Ment Health 2023;10:e40163


The Accuracy of Wrist-Worn Photoplethysmogram–Measured Heart and Respiratory Rates in Abdominal Surgery Patients: Observational Prospective Clinical Validation Study

The Accuracy of Wrist-Worn Photoplethysmogram–Measured Heart and Respiratory Rates in Abdominal Surgery Patients: Observational Prospective Clinical Validation Study

The wearable PPG wristband device, ELAN, was equipped with a Philips Cardio and Motion Monitoring Module (CM3, Philips Electronic Nederland BV), which contains a PPG and 3-axial accelerometer sensor. The PPG sensor measures the intensity of the green light scatter-reflected from the skin to determine changes in blood volume in the peripheral circulation with a sampling frequency of 32 Hz [19].

Jonna A van der Stam, Eveline H J Mestrom, Jai Scheerhoorn, Fleur E N B Jacobs, Simon Nienhuijs, Arjen-Kars Boer, Natal A W van Riel, Helma M de Morree, Alberto G Bonomi, Volkher Scharnhorst, R Arthur Bouwman

JMIR Perioper Med 2023;6:e40474


Measurement of Heart Rate Using the Withings ScanWatch Device During Free-living Activities: Validation Study

Measurement of Heart Rate Using the Withings ScanWatch Device During Free-living Activities: Validation Study

Therefore, wrist-worn measurement of HR via PPG represents a more unobtrusive and comfortable means of monitoring HR. The potential to inform improved health care delivery is offered by wrist-worn PPG devices with screening or diagnostic, therapeutic monitoring, and self-management applications [6-9].

Oonagh M Giggins, Julie Doyle, Suzanne Smith, Daniel R Crabtree, Matthew Fraser

JMIR Form Res 2022;6(9):e34280


Trends in Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability During Pregnancy and the 3-Month Postpartum Period: Continuous Monitoring in a Free-living Context

Trends in Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability During Pregnancy and the 3-Month Postpartum Period: Continuous Monitoring in a Free-living Context

We collected PPG signals for extracting HRV parameters. Nighttime PPG data were used in this study to extract the HRV trends during pregnancy and postpartum period. Daytime PPG data were discarded as participants were involved in various activities and environments during the day, making PPG signals unreliable owing to movement artifacts and environmental noises. We analyzed the collected data on the cloud server. Data analysis included several steps, as shown in Figure 1.

Fatemeh Sarhaddi, Iman Azimi, Anna Axelin, Hannakaisa Niela-Vilen, Pasi Liljeberg, Amir M Rahmani

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2022;10(6):e33458


In-Home Cardiovascular Monitoring System for Heart Failure: Comparative Study

In-Home Cardiovascular Monitoring System for Heart Failure: Comparative Study

The seat incorporates a single-lead ECG for measuring the electrical activity of the heart and as a reference for ensemble averaging [24], a ballistocardiogram (BCG) for measuring the mechanical forces associated with the cardiac cycle, and a photoplethysmogram (PPG) for measuring Sp O2 and pulse transit time (PTT) (Figure 2).

Nicholas J Joseph Conn, Karl Q Schwarz, David A Borkholder

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2019;7(1):e12419