The Impact of Wearable Devices on Public Health Outcomes in The Treatment of Chronic Diseases Through Continuous Physiological Monitoring

Chronic illnesses contribute to elevated levels of disability and death. The active involvement of patients in the treatment of chronic diseases is a crucial element of healthcare systems that are focused on chronic diseases. Wearable devices provide real-time health information focused on the patient, enabling them to make informed decisions about self-management. Although wearables are believed to offer advantages in enhancing the self-management of chronic illnesses, their impact on healthcare outcomes still needs to be well comprehended. This study sought to investigate the effect of wearables on healthcare results in adults with chronic conditions by conducting a comprehensive analysis of existing evidence for physiological monitoring. A narrative systematic literature review was performed by searching six databases for randomized and observational research published from January 2018 to July 2023. These studies focused on utilizing a wearable intervention in a group of individuals with chronic diseases to evaluate its effect on a predetermined end measure. The outcomes were defined as any impact on patient or practitioner experience, cost-effectiveness, or healthcare outcomes resulting from the wearable intervention. The findings from the research included in the analysis were gathered according to 6 main themes, which were used as the foundation for a qualitative summary. This research adhered to the requirements outlined in the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) declaration.