There has been a proliferation of digital health and wellness functions within the consumer wearables market and more attention has been paid to remote healthcare monitoring solutions either through a self managed approach (independently at home or in partnership with a physician) or through a full service program initiated and managed by the healthcare practitioner.
Prior to COVID, there was already movement towards home-based digital support of health and wellness of expanding ageing populations due to:
•decreasing medical resources to support the growth in elderly patients
•advancements in machine learning to interpret raw sensor data
•advancement in biometric and environmental sensors.
The COVID era jumpstarted progress and traditional modes of healthcare changed, digital solutions were fast-tracked through regulatory processes, and insurances now reimbursed for remote care and virtual visits.
In this report, we will look at the current landscape of consumer healthcare devices, the UX challenges, and what the future holds to hopefully address these issues.