Guide to Personal Health Monitoring Devices in the Workplace

Guide to Personal Health Monitoring Devices in the Workplace

INTRODUCTION
New technology development in the health and wellness industry offers individuals the ability to measure and/or estimate a range of physiological and health metrics throughout the day1. Personal health monitoring devices have gained popularity in both the general public and the medical community. Today, there are a wide range of wearable and portable devices, including sensors integrated into textiles, computerized watches, glasses, and pocket-sized monitors2-4. The tracking features of personal health monitoring devices can provide feedback on health-related choices (e.g., food and water consumption), provide users numeric information that allow them to gain insight and control over their health (e.g., exercise and sleep duration), and may reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases5-7. Additionally, many of these devices can be used while at work and may help employees monitor exposure to hazards and stress in the workplace. This guidebook provides information on what health monitoring devices are currently on the market, how they work, and what health and physiological responses can be monitored.

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