title: Wearable device implications in the healthcare industry.
abstract: This manuscript analyses the impact of wearable device technology in the healthcare industry. The authors provide an exploration of the different types of wearable technology that are becoming popular or are emerging into the consumer market and the personal health information and other user data these devices collect. The applications of wearable technology to healthcare and wellness are discussed, along with the impact of these devices on the industry. Finally, an analysis is provided, describing the current regulations in the US and UK that govern wearable devices and the impact of these device regulations on users and healthcare professionals.
authors.affiliation: a College of Engineering and Information Technology , Georgia Southern University , Statesboro , GA , USA ;
authors.forename: Casey
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Erdmier
authors.affiliation: b School of Computing and Mathematics , Georgia Southwestern State University , Americus , GA , USA ;
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hatcher
authors.affiliation: c Turner College of Business and Computer Science , Columbus State University , Columbus , GA , USA.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D019981:Health Care Sector / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D018670:Monitoring, Ambulatory / Q000295:instrumentation; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000295:instrumentation; D006113:United Kingdom; D014481:United States; D059015:Wireless Technology
keywords: Wearable device; healthcare industry; regulation