From standard wearable fitness trackers to smart clothing and wearable drug delivery systems, the advancement of wearable technologies are empowering healthcare providers and patient to monitor vital health status more effectively. Tracking health in real-time enables physicians to intervene early in the course of a health problem, boosting better recovery possibilities for patients. In wake of recent developments, the global wearable medical devices market is poised to grow at a CAGR of 13.89 percent.
The ubiquity of smartwatches is one of the driving technologies in the wearable medical devices market. Once only used to count steps, smartwatches have now transformed into clinically viable healthcare tools. It is enabling physicians to monitor patient’s heart rhythms and alert in case of atrial fibrillation. Wearable devices are even aiding pregnant women and newborns; it is enabling physicians to monitor foetus heartbeat and movements 24/7, while devices attached to foot or ankle can track newborn babies’ breathing and sleep patterns.
To put the spotlight on other key developments, MedTech Outlook illustrates how wearable medical devices are helping physicians and patient to track health status. This edition also features a thought leadership article from Joe Kimura, Chief Medical Officer at Atrius Health; Toufic Kachaamy, Medical Director of Gastroenterology at Cancer Treatment Centers of America; Tony Anzalones, Vice President of Global Sales at Integer Holdings Corp; and Aaron Goodstein, Director of Quality Systems and Compliance, MD&D Medical Safety at Johnson & Johnson. They shed light on the importance of safety on wearable devices, multi facets of medical devices in healthcare, and roadblocks and enablers in respiratory devices market.
In this edition of MedTech Outlook, we also bring to you the story of some of the top wearable medical devices providers. In the list, BabyBuddha stands out for its ability to provide portable breast pump to mitigate the challenges caused by conventional pumps.
Through the following pages, we aim to shine a light on the innovative trends and latest developments in the wearable medical devices space. We would like to know your thoughts.
