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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Sensor-based technologies are increasingly utilized for healthcare data collection.
  • Patient-generated health data offers potential for improved health outcomes.
  • Existing literature needs synthesis regarding the benefits and challenges of these systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on sensor-based technology for healthcare data collection.
  • To identify the advantages and disadvantages of using sensors in patient monitoring.
  • To provide insights for future research and development in this field.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was performed in November 2015.
  • PubMed database was used with keywords "sensors-based systems in healthcare" and "sensor monitoring in healthcare".
  • Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, resulting in 10 relevant articles for review.

Main Results:

  • Sensor systems provide significant benefits, including remote patient monitoring and real-time data acquisition.
  • Key challenges identified include patient data privacy, system security, and technological sensitivity.
  • The reviewed studies highlight the dual nature of sensor technology in healthcare.

Conclusions:

  • Sensor-based systems present a valuable tool for enhancing healthcare data collection, offering remote and real-time capabilities.
  • Addressing privacy, security, and technical challenges is crucial for successful adoption.
  • Further research is needed to assess the impact of sensor-derived data quality on patient care outcomes.