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Often paired with an app, wearable devices can help users determine how to improve their health through habits and monitoring.<\/p><\/div>\n

Today, technology has fully invaded the healthcare space. While technology was always a part of the healthcare experience, only recently have we seen the innovation spread beyond diagnostic devices in hospitals or electronic medical records in physician offices. Today, you can find diagnostic devices on the wrists or fingers of people at your work, on your train, or in your home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Medical wearables have stormed onto the scene in the past 5-10 years, and the industry shows no sign of stopping any time soon. Here is what you can expect when it comes to the future of medical wearables.<\/span><\/p>\n

Medical Wearables<\/b><\/h2>\n

A medical wearable is any type of device that a person wears on their body and that can collect information about that person. In a hospital or acute care setting, medical wearables transmit the information it collects to the clinicians on the patient\u2019s care team. This allows the team to determine any safety risks as well as to produce a personalized treatment plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, medical wearables are no longer just for hospital or acute care settings. In fact, if you have a watch that counts your steps or physical activity, you are wearing a medical wearable right now.<\/span><\/p>\n

Medical wearables have transitioned out of the hospital and into your local Target store, where you can purchase watches and rings that monitor everything from your daily movement to your sleep quality to your blood oxygen levels. Thanks to a variety of tiny sensors, your watch can now tell you about your heart rhythm, which you can pass along to your physician during your next appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Popular types of mainstream medical wearables include:<\/span><\/p>\n