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This study explores the use of sensing technologies in the detection of changes in physical activity levels and sleep behaviors over time.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study aims to explore the long-term capabilities of multimodal sensing technologies for assessing physical activity levels and sleep quality using selected digital biomarkers for nursing home residents with dementia. Objectives were for observation to be aligned with real-world conditions in which such sensing technologies would be applied within a nursing home environment and to assess whether distinct differences in selected digital biomarkers can be observed accurately and reliably longitudinally.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n This study included 11 participants (79\u201093 y) recruited from 2 dementia care units in Norway. A smartwatch (Garmin Vivoactive 5 or Garmin Venu 3) and a radar-based system (Vital Things, Somnofy) were used to collect 7 days and 6 nights of data on physical activity levels and sleep quality at baseline, 6 months, and 1 year. The Personal Self-Maintenance Score and Neuropsychiatric Inventory\u2013Nursing Home Version (nighttime behaviors section K) were also administered. Digital biomarkers included Euclidean norm minus one (ENMO), sleep efficiency (SE), wake after sleep onset (WASO), sleep regulatory index (SRI), sleep fragmentation index (SFI), total sleep time (TST), and time out of bed (no presence).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n A total of 9 participants were included in the final analysis. Differences were found in nighttime ENMO (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =.01) and in 4 of the sleep biomarkers: TST (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =.02), SE (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =.02), WASO (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =.01), and SRI (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =.01). The long-term reliability of the group ENMO was poor (intraclass correlation coefficient 0.00\u20100.02); however, it was moderate to strong (0.58\u20100.79) between individuals at each time point. 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