Wearable Sensing for Clinical Physiology Monitoring: Emerging Paradigms

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Health Informatics
• Wearable Technology

Background:

• Conventional wearable sensors have rigid form factors, limiting their ability to capture high-quality physiological data.
• Emerging skin-interfaced systems utilize flexible materials and miniaturized electronics for conformal contact with the skin.
• These advanced platforms enable seamless, continuous monitoring of biophysical, biochemical, and kinematic signals.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the advancements in skin-interfaced wearable sensing technology.
• To examine the impact of these technologies on personalized health monitoring, patient care, and remote health studies.
• To identify barriers to clinical adoption and opportunities for future development.

Main Methods:

• Review of current literature on skin-interfaced wearable sensors.
• Analysis of the capabilities of these systems in physiological signal measurement.
• Examination of challenges and opportunities for clinical integration and future research.

Main Results:

• Skin-interfaced wearables provide high-quality, continuous physiological data during daily activities.
• These platforms integrate flexible materials, miniaturized electronics, and wireless communication for detailed monitoring.
• Key barriers include data interpretation, device validation, and healthcare system integration.

Conclusions:

• Skin-interfaced wearables represent a significant advancement in personalized health monitoring.
• Overcoming adoption barriers through interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for transforming personalized medicine.
• Opportunities lie in sustainable manufacturing, point-of-care fabrication, and developing digital biomarkers.