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JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE
卷 109, 期 10, 页码 372-380出版社
SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD
DOI: 10.1177/0141076816663560
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Academic medicine; medical education; medical informatics
With rapid advances in technology, wearable devices have evolved and been adopted for various uses, ranging from simple devices used in aiding fitness to more complex devices used in assisting surgery. Wearable technology is broadly divided into head-mounted displays and body sensors. A broad search of the current literature revealed a total of 13 different body sensors and 11 head-mounted display devices. The latter have been reported for use in surgery (n=7), imaging (n=3), simulation and education (n=2) and as navigation tools (n=1). Body sensors have been used as vital signs monitors (n=9) and for posture-related devices for posture and fitness (n=4). Body sensors were found to have excellent functionality in aiding patient posture and rehabilitation while head-mounted displays can provide information to surgeons to while maintaining sterility during operative procedures. There is a potential role for head-mounted wearable technology and body sensors in medicine and patient care. However, there is little scientific evidence available proving that the application of such technologies improves patient satisfaction or care. Further studies need to be conducted prior to a clear conclusion.
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