Glossary Term

HWD

Healthcare Wearable Devices (HWD) are body-worn electronic devices that continuously monitor physiological parameters such as heart rate, glucose, or activity levels to support patient care.

Illustration representing HWD
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Related terms
EHR RWD PRO
Further reading
FDA: Digital Health Centre of Excellence Wikipedia: Wearable Technology Browse the HEOR resource database

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