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A Clinician's Guide to Smartwatch "Interrogation"
Shishir Gupta1, Ahmad Mahmoud1, Michael R Massoomi2
1University of Florida, 1600 SW Archer Rd, PO Box 100288, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA.
Purpose Of Review:
Wearable technology is rapidly evolving and the data that it can provide regarding an individual's health is becoming increasingly important for clinicians to consider. The purpose of this review is to help inform health care providers of the benefits of smartwatch interrogation, with a focus on reviewing the various parameters and how to apply the data in a meaningful way.
Recent Findings:
This review details interpretation of various parameters found commonly in newer smartwatches such as heart rate, step count, ECG, heart rate recovery (HRR), and heart rate variability (HRV), while also discussing potential pitfalls that a clinician should be aware of. Smartwatch interrogation is becoming increasingly relevant as the continuous data it provides helps health care providers make more informed decisions regarding diagnosis and treatment. For this reason, we recommend health care providers familiarize themselves with the technology and integrate it into clinical practice.
