(Answered) NR 361 – Examining Wearable Technologies

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Select a wearable technology used for health and wellness. Refer to the Week 3 lesson for more information. A list of examples is provided below.
   1. ECG monitors
      1. Smartwatches that monitor ECG rhythms to detect irregularities
   2. Fitness trackers
      1. Smart rings and watches that monitor steps, calories, body mass index, and workouts
   3. Sleep monitors
      1. Smart rings and watches that rate the quality of sleep and breathing disturbances
   4. Fertility trackers
      1. Smart devices that detect basal body temperature
   5. Fall detectors
      1. Smart devices that detect falls or some type of impact
   6. Hydration biosensors
      1. Smart devices that detect hydration based on body moisture
   7. Continuous glucose monitors
      1. Smart devices that monitor blood glucose levels

Include the following sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the grading rubric). Answer the questions under each section with explanation and detail.

Introduction of Wearable Technology

1. Identify the wearable technology selected.
2. Discuss the intended purpose of the wearable technology.
3. Explain how it promotes self-care and/or illness management.
4. Discuss how the selected wearable technology would improve the selected health condition or health behavior chosen from the Healthy People 2030 website.

Advantages and Disadvantages

1. Discuss how the selected wearable technology would improve the health and well-being of the selected population from the Healthy People 2030 website.
2. Discuss 3 advantages.
3. Discuss 3 disadvantages.
4. Explore your opinion related to the recommendation of use.

Associated Factors

1. Explain the cost.
2. Explain the accessibility.
3. Explore your opinion related to benefits vs. costs for the intended use.

Other Considerations

1. Discuss the importance of health literacy.
2. Discuss the importance of client education.
3. Explore key considerations for equitable access in diverse populations.
4. Provide at least one scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library to answer the questions in this section. Provide an APA in-text citation for the scholarly source.

ANSWER

Discuss the intended purpose of the selected wearable technology.

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