Wearable Technology

on Healthcare and Nursing

Team Members:
Cherley Gerard , Kadia Williams, Marie Reguenard, Piereena Martinez

Chamberlain University
Dr. Christa Stigler
April 16, 2023
Introduction of Technology & Team
History and Current Use
 Impact on Healthcare & Nursing
Patient safety
Wearable technology is used to monitor the health of patients.
★ Doctors track the patient data and activity using wearable technology to find
out patient’s condition and thus be able to manage the illness (Kurtz et al.,
2022).
★ For instance, heart rate can be monitored by Fitbit to detect cardiovascular
issues.
★ Wearable technology devices are used to alert nurses patient’s health concern
thus preventing the patient from adverse circumstances.
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 Quality of care measures/monitoring
Quality of care can be improved by use of wearable technology in healthcare.
★ Wearable technology devices allow nurses to provide personalized care plans to the needs
of patients.
★ The devices allow the nurses to monitor the progress of their patients.

Risk management
★ Potential health conditions can be identified early by wearable devices before they
escalate.
★ The conditions are thus treated and managed early to reduce the risks.
★ Risks assessments are carried out using wearable technology preventing much risks to the
patients.
Privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient data

★ Sensitive data of patients is collected by wearable devices.

★ Wearable devices are connected to internet, thus, a third party can access
collect data posing risk to patient’s privacy.
★ Wearable devices may be hacked causing patient’s data be compromised
(Sethuraman, Vijayakumar & Walczak, 2020).
★ Nurses should thus work on protecting the confidentiality of patient’s data.
★ According to HIPAA, patient’s data should be kept secure and confidential.
★ Nurses should use encryption and strong passwords to ensure privacy.
 Effect on population within the region
★ Population of a place can be impacted by use of wearable technology.
★ The impact can be felt through improvement of healthcare services.
★ Wearable technology has enhanced economical healthcare services (Nahavandi et al.,
2022).

Ethical practice
★ Ethical issues in healthcare may be created due to the use of wearable technology.
★ Wearable devices collect personal data of patients that may be accessed by third party.
★ Wearable devices may give false positive information causing stress to the patients.
★ Nurses have to consider ethical principles while using these devices.
 Compliance with legal and regulatory mandates
★ Wearable technology has positive impact on compliance with regulatory and legal mandates.
★ For example, collection of real-time data will help to comply with patient’s privacy and
confidentiality.
★ Quality healthcare can be provided by use of wearable technology through patient’ engagement.

Organizational infrastructure and operations

★ Wearable technology enhances the organizational operations and infrastructure.
★ New resources will be put in place to accommodate wearable technology in the organization.
★ Healthcare providers will have to be trained on the use of these devices thus improving their
skills.
Three Advantages & Disadvantages
 Controversy/Issues/Regulatory Implications
Addressing Concerns on Wearable Technology in Healthcare
 Wearable technology has gained popularity in healthcare
 Its use in healthcare is still subject to criticism.
 It has the potential to improve healthcare delivery and nursing
practice(O'Neill et al., 2021).
Controversies in Wearable Technology in Healthcare
 The major controversy surrounding technology is the potential for
privacy violations.
 Wearable devices collect personal health information that can be used
against individuals for malicious purposes.
 wearable technology may lose the human touch and ability to provide
personalized care
Issues with Wearable Technology in Healthcare
 The reliability and accuracy of the data collected can be a concern.
 Data collected by different devices may not be comparable.
 Possibility for misdiagnosis or incorrect treatment plans based on the
data.
Challenges Facing Wearable Technology in Healthcare

 The challenges include the need for infrastructure, training, and

support.
 Healthcare organizations must support wearable devices, including
software, data storage, and data analysis capabilities (O'Neill et al.,
2021).
 Healthcare professionals need training on the usage of technology
effectively and the interpretation of the data collected.
Regulatory Implications for Wearable Technology in Healthcare

 The use of wearable technology falls under the regulatory framework of

medical devices.
 The regulatory implications include the need for appropriate testing,
validation, and quality control of wearable devices to ensure their safety and
effectiveness in clinical settings (US Food and Drug Administration, 2019).
 Healthcare organizations, policymakers, and regulators must work together to
establish a framework for wearable technology effectively.
 Summary
 wearable technology has the potential to revolutionize healthcare and nursing
practice.
 The controversies, issues, challenges, and regulatory implications must be
addressed to ensure that wearable technology is used safely, effectively, and
ethically.
 Healthcare organizations, policymakers, and regulators must work together to
establish a framework that protects patient privacy, ensures data accuracy, and
provides support and training for healthcare professionals to use wearable
technology effectively.
Team Project Evaluation
 References
★ Nahavandi, D., Alizadehsani, R., Khosravi, A., & Acharya, U. R. (2022). Application of artificial
intelligence in wearable devices: Opportunities and challenges. Computer Methods and Programs in
Biomedicine, 213, 106541.
★ Kurtz, S. M., Higgs, G. B., Chen, Z., Koshut, W. J., Tarazi, J. M., Sherman, A. E., ... & Mont, M. A.
(2022). Patient perceptions of wearable and smartphone technologies for remote outcome monitoring in
patients who have hip osteoarthritis or arthroplasties. The Journal of Arthroplasty, 37(7), S488-S492.
★ Sethuraman, S. C., Vijayakumar, V., & Walczak, S. (2020). Cyber attacks on healthcare devices using
unmanned aerial vehicles. Journal of medical systems, 44(1), 29.
★ O'Neill, S., Brady, R., & Murphy, A. (2021). Wearable technology in healthcare: A literature review.
Journal of Nursing Management, 29(7), 1178–1188.https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.13261
★ US Food and Drug Administration. (2019). Digital Health. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/digital-
health