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Human-Centered Design of Wearable Health Monitoring Devices

by Olivia White 1,*
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ISTI  2022, 28; 4(1), 28; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.isti.20220415
Received: 23 February 2022 / Accepted: 24 March 2022 / Published Online: 15 April 2022
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Abstract

The rapid advancement in technology has led to the development of numerous wearable health monitoring devices. However, the effectiveness and user acceptance of these devices are contingent upon their human-centered design. This paper explores the principles and methodologies behind the human-centered design of wearable health monitoring devices. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the users' needs, preferences, and behaviors to create devices that are both intuitive and functional. The paper discusses the integration of user-centered design processes with technological innovations, such as machine learning and sensor technology, to enhance the performance and user satisfaction of these devices. Furthermore, it highlights the challenges faced in ensuring the usability, portability, and reliability of wearable health monitors. The study concludes by proposing a framework for designing future generations of health monitoring devices that prioritize user experience and health outcomes.

Keywords: Human-Centered Design, Wearable Health Monitoring, User Experience, Technological Innovation, Health Outcomes.;
Copyright: © 2022 by White. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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White, O. Human-Centered Design of Wearable Health Monitoring Devices. Information Sciences and Technological Innovations, 2022, 4, 28. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.isti.20220415
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White O. Human-Centered Design of Wearable Health Monitoring Devices. Information Sciences and Technological Innovations; 2022, 4(1):28. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.isti.20220415
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White, Olivia 2022. "Human-Centered Design of Wearable Health Monitoring Devices" Information Sciences and Technological Innovations 4, no.1:28. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.isti.20220415
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White, O. (2022). Human-Centered Design of Wearable Health Monitoring Devices. Information Sciences and Technological Innovations, 4(1), 28. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.isti.20220415

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