Hospital & Healthcare Management
Preoperative risk assessment is becoming increasingly crucial as the aging population faces more complex surgeries. Traditional methods, like subjective fitness assessments, often fall short in accurately predicting surgical outcomes. However, wearable technology is emerging as a game-changer, offering real-time data on vital signs and heart rate recovery to better gauge a patient's readiness for surgery. Recent research by Ben Shelley and Jim Luckhurst highlights the potential of wearable sensors to enhance preoperative evaluations, making them more precise and patient-centered. Their study shows that monitoring heart rate recovery at home can be as effective as hospital-based assessments. This innovation could streamline the preoperative process, making it more convenient and efficient for patients.
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