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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Feb 2024
Adopting the New Norms of Monitoring Postoperative Patients with Wearable Devices in Ireland - Advantages and Challenges.
- Shankar Lal, Shakeel Ahmed Memon, and Ehtesham Khan.
- Department of Neuro-Anaesthesiology and Neurocritical Care Medicine, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
- J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2024 Feb 1; 34 (2): 235237235-237.
AbstractThere has been a growing interest in wearable devices to monitor postoperative patients, providing the healthcare professionals with real-time information on vital signs to detect potential complications and hence, take timely actions to prevent them. Several studies and pilot programme in Ireland and worldwide indicated the effectiveness of wearable devices in monitoring patients, which could result in better patient outcomes and more efficient healthcare system. As more healthcare providers adopt this new technology, better patient outcomes and a more efficient healthcare system can be anticipated. Key Words: Wearable devices, Continuous monitoring, Patient safety.
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