Medigy: Wearable Technology

Wearable technology encompasses use of smart wearable devices that can be worn as accessories, implanted in the body, or embedded in clothing, etc. The use of wearable devices in healthcare has become common nowadays and has substantial benefits. With the help of wearable medical devices, healthcare providers can work together with their patients to collect information for their treatment. Also, via wearable technology, healthcare providers can help their patients to form healthy habits in their lifestyle. Employing wearable technology in healthcare has many advantages including: • Wearable devices are personal and are always present with the patients when any other technology is not. • Wearable medical devices focus on healthy habits and can be programmed to assist the wearers track their healthy decisions and set goals. • Wearable devices play a critical role in the prevention of many diseases among patients before they become sick. • They are affordable, compatible, and easily available for patients. • Smart wearable devices provide just-in-time coaching that is significant for habit forming such as step counting, planning meals, etc.