Journal of Information Technology in Construction
Journal of Information Technology in Construction
ITcon Vol. 30, pg. 1814-1865, http://www.itcon.org/2025/75
A systematic and bibliometric review on physiological monitoring systems and wearable sensing devices for mental status monitoring in construction: Trends, limitations, and future directions
| DOI: | 10.36680/j.itcon.2025.075 | |
| submitted: | March 2025 | |
| revised: | September 2025 | |
| published: | December 2025 | |
| editor(s): | Amor R | |
| authors: | Didong Xu
Department of Construction Science, Texas A&M University, 574 Ross St, College Station, TX 77840, United States dxu@tamu.edu Gilles Albeaino, Ph.D. Department of Construction Science, Texas A&M University, 574 Ross St, College Station, TX 77840, United States gilles.albeaino@tamu.edu | |
| summary: | Advancements in physiological monitoring systems (PMSs) and wearable sensing devices (WSDs) have enabled real-time, objective assessments of workers’ mental status in construction. However, existing studies lack a comprehensive synthesis of mental status monitoring and classification approaches used in construction, including data collection, preprocessing, as well as postprocessing techniques. This paper systematically and bibliometrically reviews 223 studies following PRISMA guidelines, providing a structured framework for PMS and WSD applications in construction. The findings identified ten sensor types used to assess four mental status factors: risk perception, mental workload and fatigue, mental stress, and emotional states. For each sensor, the review details data collection procedures, including sensor brands and models, placements, and sampling rates. Additionally, it examines preprocessing techniques (i.e., noise filtering and artifact removal) and postprocessing methods, including feature extraction and metric computation, data interpretation, as well as mental status classification using rule-based and AI-based methods. Identified limitations and future research directions are also discussed. This study serves as a comprehensive guide for researchers and practitioners, promoting the broader adoption of PMSs and WSDs for mental status monitoring in construction. | |
| keywords: | construction, safety, physiological monitoring system, wearable sensing device, mental status. | |
| full text: | (PDF file, 1.851 MB) | |
| citation: | Xu D, Albeaino G (2025). A systematic and bibliometric review on physiological monitoring systems and wearable sensing devices for mental status monitoring in construction: Trends, limitations, and future directions, ITcon Vol. 30, pg. 1814-1865, https://doi.org/10.36680/j.itcon.2025.075 | |
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