Circadian heart rate monitoring for psychiatric diagnosis
Hailey D
Record ID 32005000413
English, French
Authors' objectives:
The aim of this study is to review the available information on the use of the circadian rhythm monitor (The HeartLink system) developed by HeartLink Diagnostics in Perth, Australia, for the measurement of circadian heart rate and body movement to diagnose mental illness.
Authors' recommendations:
The HeartLink system is a non-invasive diagnostic technology intended to provide measures of some psychiatric disorders. It could complement standard approaches to the diagnosis of mental illness and provide objective data.
The available evidence in support of this technology is limited. An association between heart rate variability and psychiatric conditions has been shown, but no peer-reviewed reports were located that described the use of the system in clinical practice. Further work is needed to establish the sensitivity and specificity of this approach; and its effectiveness and utility in routine psychiatric investigations.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
https://www.ccohta.ca/
Year Published:
2005
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Circadian Rhythm
- Heart Rate
- Mental Disorders
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
600-865 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8 Canada. Tel: +1 613 226 2553, Fax: +1 613 226 5392;
Contact Name:
requests@cadth.ca
Contact Email:
requests@cadth.ca
Copyright:
Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment (CCOHTA)
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