Wearing the Future-Wearables to Empower Users to Take Greater Responsibility for Their Health and Care: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Wearables refer to devices that are worn by individuals. In the health care field, wearables may assist with individual monitoring and diagnosis. In fact, the potential for wearable technology to assist with health care has received recognition from health systems around the world, including a place in the strategic Long Term Plan shared by the National Health Service in England. However, wearables are not limited to specialist medical devices used by patients. Leading technology companies, including Apple, have been exploring the capabilities of wearable health technology for health-conscious consumers. Despite advancements in wearable health technology, research is yet to be conducted on wearables and empowerment.

Objective

This study aimed to identify, summariz

SUBMITTER: Kang HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9330198 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature