Chief Healthcare Executive November 3, 2021
A University of Michigan study shows how wearable devices such as the Apple watch offer a window into the daily lives of thousands, offering valuable research and clinical information.
Millions use wearable devices to track how much they’ve walked, but smartwatches can also yield incredibly valuable information about the health of large groups of people.
A University of Michigan study tracking thousands of people offers some insights. The study, conducted over three years, collected data on more than 6,000 people wearing Apple watches.
The devices provide a wealth of information on the baseline health of thousands of people and could be of immense value to healthcare providers. The study was published in The Lancet Digital Health.
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