Volume 169

This article provides a comprehensive review of the development of wearable devices in the field of healthcare. Key technologies such as sensor technology (e.g. electrochemistry, optics, etc.), micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), flexible electronics, and material innovation are described in detail, power and energy management strategies, signal processing and data analysis methods are discussed. The clinical applications of wearable devices in diabetes management, cardiovascular disease monitoring and sleep monitoring are discussed, and their effectiveness and challenges are assessed. In addition, existing technical, clinical, and market challenges are analyzed, and future trends such as multimodal sensor fusion, intelligence, miniaturization, and integration with emerging technologies are predicted. Overall, this paper presents the current status of wearable devices in the field of healthcare in an all-round way, and provides ideas for subsequent research and development.

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