Perceptions on the Use of Wearable Sensors and Continuous Monitoring in Surgical Patients: Interview Study Among Surgical Staff.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Continuous vital sign monitoring by using wearable sensors may result in the earlier detection of patient deterioration and sepsis. Few studies have explored the perspectives of surgical team members on the use of such sensors in surgical patients.

Objective

This study aims to understand the views of surgical team members regarding novel wearable sensors for surgical patients.

Methods

Wearable sensors that monitor vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature) continuously were used by acute surgical patients. The opinions of surgical staff who were treating patients with these sensors were collated through in-depth semistructured interviews to thematic saturation. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed via thematic analysis.

SUBMITTER: Joshi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8881779 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature