Integration of wearables in telemedicine

• Main Authors: Bandawar, Anushka, Khade, Ajay, Akulwar, Anil, Shawate, Shruti, Shende, Prashant
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Subjects: Data collection; Real time; Remote monitoring; Target detection; Telemedicine; Wearable technology
• ISSN: 0094-243X; 1551-7616
• DOI: 10.1063/5.0241316

The seamless integration of technology and the healthcare industry has resulted in ground-breaking interventions that not only improve the standard of patient care and treatment but also broaden its application. Within this dynamic environment, the incorporation of wearable technology into telemedicine stands out as a significant innovation that has the potential to redefine the very foundations of healthcare delivery and the consequent effects on patient wellbeing. This article investigates the possibilities of wearables in healthcare, examining their ability to modify patient care, improve outcomes, and promote comprehensive well-being. Telemedicine, when coupled with wearable tech, can revolutionize patient care, diagnosis, and treatment by enabling real-time data collection and remote monitoring. By facilitating interaction, monitoring, and communication, the incorporation of mobile health (mHealth) technology empowers patients, particularly those who face challenges such as financial or geographical barriers. Nonetheless, the inclusion faces hurdles, such as variations in detection precision caused by factors such as type of device and target population. These changes have impacts on people who are at high risk, such as post-stroke patients. Additional issues encompass matters of patient data confidentiality, privacy, and the integrity of data.