Exploring the Use of Wearable Health Monitoring Devices in Home-Based Nursing Interventions
Posted: Apr 09, 2024
Abstract
The landscape of home-based healthcare is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements and changing demographic patterns. As populations age and healthcare systems face increasing pressure to reduce costs while maintaining quality, home-based nursing interventions have emerged as a critical component of sustainable healthcare delivery. Traditional home healthcare models, while effective in many respects, suffer from inherent limitations in continuous monitoring and timely intervention. Nurses typically visit patients periodically, leaving substantial gaps in observation where clinical deterioration may occur undetected. This research addresses these limitations by exploring the innovative integration of consumer wearable health monitoring devices into professional nursing practice. Wearable technology has experienced explosive growth in the consumer market, with devices capable of tracking an extensive array of physiological parameters including heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep patterns, physical activity, blood oxygen saturation, and even electrocardiogram readings. Despite their widespread availability and sophisticated capabilities, these devices have remained largely disconnected from formal healthcare systems. The disconnect represents a significant missed opportunity, as consumer wearables offer the potential for continuous, unobtrusive monitoring that could substantially enhance home-based care.
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