sxsw wearable health proposal 2015
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WEARABLES: SAVING LIVES & IMPROVING PATIENT OUTCOMES
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WEARABLES – THE LATEST BUZZWORD IN HEALTHCARE
Wearable technology, wearables, fashionable technology, wearable devices, tech togs, or fashion
electronics are clothing and accessories incorporating computer and advanced electronic
technologies. The designs often incorporate practical functions and features, but may also have a
purely critical or aesthetic agenda
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WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY IS NOW BECOMING A MASS MARKET CONSUMER GOOD
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BUT THE USE OF WEARABLE TECH IN MEDICAL SETTINGS IS STILL IN ITS INFANCY
▪ Glucose monitoring contact lenses and tattoos
▪ Vital sign monitoring smart watches
▪ Medical-grade measurements of biological signals (e.g. pulse, skin temp, activity levels) for clinical trials
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FOR PATIENTS HOWEVER WEARABLE TECH OFFERS LIFE SAVING AND LIFE CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES
▪ Monitoring infants’ vital signs ▪ Tracking for chronic disease ▪ Supporting independence for the elderly
Alerting an healthcare provider of a medical issue or critical situation
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HOW CAN WE SPEED UP WEARABLE INNOVATION IN HEALTHCARE?
▪ Identify and understand high unmet needs and opportunities
▪ Identify potential wearable solution
▪ Partner with technology company to develop innovative solution
▪ Put clear process in place to ensure wearable data integration and compliant actions
Develop Process
Be creative
Identify
needs
The future of wearable health tech is now