Wearable Technology and How This Can Be Implemented into Clinical Practice

Justin Greiwe, Sharmilee M Nyenhuis, Justin Greiwe, Sharmilee M Nyenhuis

Abstract

Purpose of review: Our day-to-day life is saturated with health data that was previously out of reach. Over the last decade, new devices and fitness technology companies are attempting to tap into this data, uncovering a treasure trove of useful information that, when applied correctly, has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach healthcare and chronic conditions like asthma, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recent findings: By harnessing exciting developments in personalization, digitization, wellness, and patient engagement, care providers can improve health outcomes for our patients in a way we have never been able to do in the past. While new technologies to capture individual health metrics are everywhere, how can we use this information to make a real difference in our patients' lives? Navigating the complicated landscape of personal wearable devices, asthma inhaler sensors, and exercise apps can be daunting to even the most tech savvy physician. This manuscript will give you the tools necessary to make lasting changes in your patients' lives by exposing them to a world of usable, affordable, and relatable health technology that resonates with their personal fitness and wellness goals. These tools will be even more important post-COVID-19, as the landscape of clinical outpatient care changes from mainly in-person visits to a greater reliance on telemedicine and remote monitoring.

Keywords: COVID-19; Connected health; Personalized healthcare devices; Remote monitoring; Telemedicine; Wearable devices.

Conflict of interest statement

Dr. Greiwe is a consultant for AstraZeneca on social media and respiratory biologics scientific expert on the virtual advisory board; Sanofi Grenzyme Dupixent scientific expert on the virtual advisory board; honoraria from AstraZeneca Fesenra Speakers Bureau, Regeneron, and Sanofi Grenzyme Dupixent Speakers Bureau. Dr. Nyenhuis is a board member of Chicago Asthma Consortium; grant from National Institute of Health, honoraria from Sanofi, royalties from Springer Nature and Wolters Kluwer Health.

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