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Published in: Archives of Public Health 1/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Commentary

Smart wearable body sensors for patient self-assessment and monitoring

Authors: Geoff Appelboom, Elvis Camacho, Mickey E Abraham, Samuel S Bruce, Emmanuel LP Dumont, Brad E Zacharia, Randy D’Amico, Justin Slomian, Jean Yves Reginster, Olivier Bruyère, E Sander Connolly Jr

Published in: Archives of Public Health | Issue 1/2014

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Abstract

Background

Innovations in mobile and electronic healthcare are revolutionizing the involvement of both doctors and patients in the modern healthcare system by extending the capabilities of physiological monitoring devices. Despite significant progress within the monitoring device industry, the widespread integration of this technology into medical practice remains limited. The purpose of this review is to summarize the developments and clinical utility of smart wearable body sensors.

Methods

We reviewed the literature for connected device, sensor, trackers, telemonitoring, wireless technology and real time home tracking devices and their application for clinicians.

Results

Smart wearable sensors are effective and reliable for preventative methods in many different facets of medicine such as, cardiopulmonary, vascular, endocrine, neurological function and rehabilitation medicine. These sensors have also been shown to be accurate and useful for perioperative monitoring and rehabilitation medicine.

Conclusion

Although these devices have been shown to be accurate and have clinical utility, they continue to be underutilized in the healthcare industry. Incorporating smart wearable sensors into routine care of patients could augment physician-patient relationships, increase the autonomy and involvement of patients in regards to their healthcare and will provide for novel remote monitoring techniques which will revolutionize healthcare management and spending.
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Metadata
Title
Smart wearable body sensors for patient self-assessment and monitoring
Authors
Geoff Appelboom
Elvis Camacho
Mickey E Abraham
Samuel S Bruce
Emmanuel LP Dumont
Brad E Zacharia
Randy D’Amico
Justin Slomian
Jean Yves Reginster
Olivier Bruyère
E Sander Connolly Jr
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Archives of Public Health / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 2049-3258
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/2049-3258-72-28

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