A Study of the Awareness of Wearable Medical Devices in India: A Potential Market Perspective

Nanda, Shweta; Som, Bhupender Kumar

doi:10.22158/jbtp.v6n2p83

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“…[ 44 ] The other is based on deep learning techniques to classify PD. [ 45 ] Secondary reasons for the non-usage of PD technology in India are unawareness of such wearable devices by both physicians and patients as revealed in a study conducted in 2018,[ 46 ] low compliance in wearing devices by patients, and unwillingness of physicians to adopt these methods of monitoring.…”

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Parkinson's Disease and Wearable Technology

Bagrodia

Holla

Kamble

et al. 2022

Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

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Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder. In India, an accurate number of PD patients remains uncertain owing to the unawareness of PD symptoms in the geriatric population and the large discrepancy between the number of PD patients and trained neurologists. Constructing additional neurological care centers along with using technology and integrating it into digital healthcare platforms will help reduce this burden. Use of technology in PD diagnosis and monitoring started in 1980s with invasive techniques performed in laboratories. Over the last five decades, PD technology has significantly evolved where now patients can track symptoms using their smartphones or wearable sensors. However, the use of such technology within the Indian population is non-existent primarily due to the cost of digital devices and limited technological capabilities of geriatric patients especially in rural areas. Other reasons include secure data transfers from patients to physicians and the general lack of awareness of wearables devices. Thus, creating a simple, cost-effective and inconspicuous wearable device would yield the highest compliance within the Indian PD patient population. Implementation of such technology will provide neurologists with wider outreach to patients in rural locations, remote monitoring and empirical data to titrate medication.

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Parkinson's Disease and Wearable Technology

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Holla

Kamble

et al. 2022

Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

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“…4 Additionally, they also lack the motivation and knowledge about the methods that can help them monitor their physical activity which in return can help them in improving it. 5 India in the last decade has also witnessed a significant surge in mobile use. As per the report of Business Standards, India is going to have approximately 1 billion (10 crores) mobile users by the end of 2026.…”

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Effectiveness of M-Health in Improving Physical Activity: An Indian Perspective

Arora,

Mishra,

Sahoo

et al. 2024

Natl J Community Med

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Aims: The aim of the study was to provide an articulated body of literature on assessment and consultative exercises of m-health advances in physical activity from an Indian perspective. Settings and Design: Scoping review was conducted using the Arksey and O’Malley framework (2005) and thereafter consultative exercises were performed. Subjects and methods: We searched the electronic databases and available grey literature from last 10 years. PRISMA flowchart for the study selection process was used to guide reporting. Data extraction included information on study design, authors, year of study, location and key findings on assessment of m-health advances in physical activity from an Indian context. Data were compiled and summarized narratively. Results: Total 9 studies were selected for the final review out of 24 review articles searched. Scoping review revealed that six studies measuring physical activity with an accelerometer or pedometer and three studies used Smartphone applications for physical activity promotion. Actigraph Accelerometer, was the most popular tool and pedometer was considered as feasible and effective tool for monitoring physical activity. Stakeholder consultation exercises have indicated that mobile health apps play a valuable role in enhancing accessibility to physical activity resources, promoting behavior modification, and fostering continued user engagement. However, there is a consensus among stakeholders that these apps would be even more beneficial if they provided users with constructive feedback and personalized recommendations. Conclusion: This review highlights how mobile health interventions promote physical activity. However, limited evidence calls for further research in the Indian context.

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A Study of the Awareness of Wearable Medical Devices in India: A Potential Market Perspective

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Parkinson's Disease and Wearable Technology

Parkinson's Disease and Wearable Technology

Effectiveness of M-Health in Improving Physical Activity: An Indian Perspective

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