What is Wearable technology?
Also: Wearable health
Wearable technology, devices that are worn on the body and collect health data. The English/synonymous equivalent: Wearable health.
Role in digital transformation
In the transformation journey, wearable technology requires the integration of process design, change management, and data quality alongside technology.
Practical framework
Remote monitoring solutions enable continuous data collection through wearable devices and sensors, allowing patients to be monitored outside the institution.
In summary
In short, wearable technology is one of the building blocks that constitute the digital maturity of a healthcare institution; it is an approach that generates value when designed correctly, rather than just a singular tool.
To see this concept in context, you can check the Hospital Opening and Digital Operation guide, and return to the Digital Dictionary page for other terms.
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What is wearable technology?
Devices that are worn on the body and collect health data. (Also known as Wearable health)
Where does wearable technology fit into digital transformation?
Wearable technology is part of digital transformation in healthcare; it produces lasting value when process design and data quality are considered alongside technology.
Who is interested in wearable technology?
Wearable technology is of interest to teams working in the field of Digital Transformation, primarily hospital management and digital transformation teams.