HealthLeaders Media March 3, 2022
Eric Wicklund

A survey of patients who’ve been prescribed wearables finds some issues with the technology and design, but also a lack of education on how to use the mHealth devices and how they’ll improve care management.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

– A survey of more than 450 patients who were prescribed wearables finds that more than 85 percent have had problems using the devices and uploading inaccurate data.

– While some of the complaints point to clunky technology or user design, others hint at a lack of education provided by care providers on how to use the devices and how they’ll contribute to improved care management.

– Providers should not only do their research and choose the best wearables for their patients, but...

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Topics: Digital Health, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Survey / Study, Technology, Trends, Wearables
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