Interventions utilizing smartwatches in healthcare: A comprehensive literature review

https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v8nS1.15262

Authors

  • Fahad Alabeidi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • ‏Hussain Mahdi Aljawad KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • ‏Khwlah Abdulaziz Alswaied KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • ‏Rana Nashmi Alanazi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • ‏Mashael Shaya Aljabri KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • ‏Abeer Abdu Jaafari KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • ‏Asma Jadid Alanazi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • ‏Khadeja Abdullah Alhomod KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • ‏Arwa Abdullah Alhamed KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • ‏Khloud Awadh Alhizan KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • ‏Sahar Adi Albogamy KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • ‏Rawan Fahad Alkhodair KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • ‏Faisal Mohammed Alosaimi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • ‏Talal Alhumaidi Alharbi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • ‏Yussef Falah Alharbi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Hamad Saleh Alotaysh KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Mohammed Ibrahim Suliman Albabtain KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Thamer Hamed Aljuaid KSA, National Guard Health Affairs

Keywords:

smartwatches, wearable technology, health management, clinical research, systematic review

Abstract

Background: The rise of wearable technology has significantly transformed health management, with smartwatches becoming essential tools for enhancing health and wellness. Their capabilities include monitoring various health metrics and facilitating proactive health management. However, systematic reviews examining the impact of smartwatches on health outcomes remain limited. Aim: This review aims to synthesize the existing evidence on smartwatch interventions in clinical research and assess their effectiveness in improving health-related outcomes. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted in Scopus and PubMed for studies published up to April 2023. Inclusion criteria focused on clinical studies utilizing smartwatches, reporting quantitative health outcomes. Data extraction involved details on target diseases, smartwatch models, study designs, and health outcomes, while quality assessment was performed using the Effective Public Health Practice Project (EPHPP) tool. Results: The search yielded 1,099 records from Scopus and 353 from PubMed, leading to 13 studies that met inclusion criteria. Interventions primarily targeted cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, mental health, and other health issues. Most studies demonstrated moderate methodological quality, with two rated strong. The majority of interventions provided notifications and reminders to enhance patient engagement and adherence. Conclusion: Smartwatches show promise in clinical settings, improving health outcomes across various conditions.

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18-01-2024

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Alabeidi, F., Aljawad, ‏Hussain M., Alswaied, ‏Khwlah A., Alanazi, ‏Rana N., Aljabri, ‏Mashael S., Jaafari, ‏Abeer A., Alanazi, ‏Asma J., Alhomod , ‏Khadeja A., Alhamed, ‏Arwa A., Alhizan, ‏Khloud A., Albogamy, ‏Sahar A., Alkhodair, ‏Rawan F., Alosaimi, ‏Faisal M., Alharbi, ‏Talal A., Alharbi, ‏Yussef F., Alotaysh, H. S., Albabtain, M. I. S., & Aljuaid, T. H. (2024). Interventions utilizing smartwatches in healthcare: A comprehensive literature review. International Journal of Health Sciences, 8(S1), 1434–1449. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v8nS1.15262

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