At the Crossroads! Time to Start Taking Smartwatches Seriously
Fabio V Lima1, Vishnu Kadiyala1, Alice Huang1
1Cardiovascular Institute, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.
The American Journal of Cardiology
|July 16, 2022
Summary
Smartwatches offer promising cardiovascular wellness monitoring, but trustworthiness and integration into clinical workflows require attention. Patient engagement and collaboration with tech companies are key for successful adoption.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular medicine
- Digital health technology
- Biomedical engineering
Background:
- Patient interest in wearable devices for cardiovascular wellness is increasing.
- Smartwatches from major tech companies can monitor vital signs like heart rhythm and blood pressure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential impact of smartwatches on the cardiologist-patient relationship.
- To identify challenges and opportunities for integrating wearable technology into cardiovascular care.
Main Methods:
- Review of current smartwatch capabilities for cardiovascular monitoring.
- Analysis of potential benefits and challenges of wearable device integration.
- Consideration of patient engagement, workflow, and socioeconomic factors.
Main Results:
- Smartwatches offer significant potential for cardiovascular monitoring but face concerns regarding data accuracy and trustworthiness.
- Integration into cardiologists' workflows and ensuring continuous patient use are critical for success.
- Socioeconomic disparities and privacy concerns present barriers to widespread adoption.
Conclusions:
- Cardiovascular professional societies can guide the acceptance and use of smartwatches in practice.
- Collaboration with technology companies is essential for navigating the growth of this market.
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