Considerations for integrating wearables into the everyday healthcare practice

Wearable technologies are becoming ever more popular as suggested tools for use in modern medicine. Studies evidence their growing pragmatism and provision of objective data for a more informative and personalised approach to patient care. Yet many wearables are one dimensional, despite the underlying technology being common across a large array of tools. That is primarily due to the accompanying software, unmodifiable or black box-based scripts that generally lack accessibility or modification, meaning wearables may often get discarded. Use of wearables for sustainable healthcare needs careful consideration.

Automated summary

Wearable technologies are increasingly popular in modern medicine as they provide objective data and personalized care for patients. However, many wearables are limited in functionality and lack accessibility or modification, leading to their disposal. It is important to carefully consider the use of wearables for sustainable healthcare.