A pilot study exploring the use of wearables in breast cancer is underway. Polaris Health Directions and the MD Anderson Cancer Center are using the Apple Watch to track multiple factors, increase engagement, and provide immediate feedback and interventions.
Side effects, sleep, activity levels and mood will be monitored, and combined with electronic health records and population data.
According to Polaris, “the patient will learn through self-discovery how to modify behavior, and if she finds herself in a high stress situation, our on-demand support mechanisms can provide instant assistance.”
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