Improving Parkinson's disease management through wearable technology: A cost-benefit perspective.

ABSTRACT: Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting millions of patients worldwide, with significant economic and social implications. The increasing prevalence of PD, coupled with rising healthcare costs, necessitates cost-effective solutions for patient management. Wearable medical devices, such as STAT-ON™, an inertial sensor with AI processing capability, offer an opportunity to enhance symptom monitoring, optimize therapy adjustments, and improve patient quality of life (QoL). However, their cost-effectiveness in routine clinical practice remains insufficiently explored. This study conducts a cost-benefit analysis of integrating STAT-ON™ into European healthcare systems (Spain, Sweden, Germany, Italy, and the UK). Using validated clinical data, we assess the

SUBMITTER: Rodriguez-Martin D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12513664 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature