Evaluating Home-Based EEG Systems for Public Health Telemonitoring: A Scoping Review

This comprehensive review examines the integration of home-based electroencephalography (EEG) systems within the scope of public health telemonitoring. The absence of housing and necessary resources in hospitals during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the necessity for remote healthcare on a global scale, spurring a wave of advancements in telehealth technologies and practices. One metric that was overlooked in this wave was the potential of home-based EEG monitoring. In this paper, we analyze various modern EEG devices suited for home use, detailing their technical specifications, capabilities, and the potential benefits they offer to both patients and healthcare systems. Overall, this review focuses on identifying the most viable home-based EEG systems for large-scale integration into public health telemonitoring services. We provide device cross-comparisons across an array of performance metrics, from ease of use to technological prowess to cloud compatibility. The current market for reliable, home-based EEG monitoring has not yet fully exploited newer advancements in technology, such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoTs), signifying the potential for further growth of EEG integration into telehealth. Clinical Relevance- This paper conducts a thorough review of the potential application of home-based EEG systems in hospital-based telehealth initiatives.