Itchtector - A Wearable-based Mobile System for Managing Itching Conditions

Explore a groundbreaking conference talk on Itchtector, a smartwatch-based mobile system designed to monitor and manage severe itching conditions like eczema and atopic dermatitis. Discover how this innovative wearable technology objectively tracks scratching behaviors, incorporating medical guidelines and patient needs to improve quality of life for those with chronic skin conditions. Learn about the three-phase study conducted with 40 participants and 2 dermatologists, which informed the system's features and design. Gain insights into the performance evaluation and potential acceptance of the Itchtector prototype, and understand how wearable devices can support better management of itching conditions by providing objective information about scratching behaviors in relation to medication, treatment, and environmental factors.