WEARABLE TECHNOLOGIES AND SELF-CARE: THE ROLE OF MONITORING DEVICES IN HEALTH PROMOTION
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https://doi.org/10.56238/arev7n9-048Keywords:
Wearable Technologies, Self-Care, Health Monitoring, Smart Devices, Disease Prevention, Tecnologías VestiblesAbstract
This article examines the role of wearable technologies, such as smartwatches, fitness trackers, and body sensors, in promoting self-care and preventing diseases. These increasingly accessible tools enable continuous monitoring of physiological parameters, encouraging health practices based on personalized data. Based on a literature review and analysis of recent studies, this paper discusses how these devices influence user behavior, support medical interventions, and present ethical challenges related to privacy and data interpretation.
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