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Noninvasive Continuous Temperature Monitoring in Oncology and Future Directions
Sarah K Bradley1, Ruth Anne Phillips2, Janvi Jani3
1Sarah K. Bradley.
Background:
This review describes the current state of noninvasive continuous temperature monitoring (CTM) in oncology and future directions for CTM.
Objectives:
MEDLINE®, Google Scholar™, and ClinicalTrials.gov databases were searched for articles published from April 1, 2019, to April 30, 2024, to evaluate the use of wearable CTM devices. The validity of the evidence and the regulatory status of U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k)-cleared devices were assessed to determine the benefits and limitations of using CTM for detecting febrile neutropenia.
Methods:
In total, 178 unique studies were screened, 64 were selected for additional review, and 15 met inclusion criteria and used one of four brands of 510(k)-cleared medical-grade devices.
Findings:
The benefits of CTM identified in this review include improved patient outcomes, increased cost savings, ease and reliability of use, increased patient mobility, and the ability to wirelessly and remotely monitor patients. The feasibility, usability, and satisfaction in patients and caretakers were established.
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