When COVID-19 struck, wearables and other healthcare monitoring technology were just beginning to gain traction. In many respects, the crisis created the ideal environment for wearables to become widely accepted.
Digital technologies served as a bridge because doctor offices were initially closed during lockdowns and subsequently were infamously difficult to get appointments for. Many customers were concerned about their overall health and were especially aware of their temperature, oxygen levels, and heart rate for both general and specific health reasons.
Data shows that wearables and health monitoring technology are on course to become a permanent part of participating consumers’ daily lives. Use of these digital healthcare-related tools has expanded beyond the pandemic’s emergency status.
Adoption of health-monitoring technology is increasing, as seen in the CareCredit report “Connected Wellness: Tracking The Rise Of Health-Tracking Technology.” Here, there have been increases in each of the three tracked categories: usage of a health-monitoring website or app, use of at least one health-monitoring device, and use of a health-monitoring wearable.
