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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article
Front. Med.
Sec. Family Medicine and Primary Care
Volume 12 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1557054
This article is part of the Research Topic Digital Health Innovations for Patient-Centered Care View all 15 articles
Adoption Barriers and Facilitators of Wearable Health Devices with AI Integration: A Patient-centred Perspective
Provisionally accepted- Qassim University, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
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Wearable devices that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) have revolutionised healthcare through continuous monitoring, early detection, and tailored management of chronic diseases. This cross-sectional study analysed patients' perceptions, trust, and awareness of AI-driven wearable health technologies, emphasising the identification of primary facilitators and barriers to adoption. A total of 455 participants, comprising individuals with chronic conditions, were recruited through convenience and stratified sampling methods. Data were collected via an online questionnaire that included demographic questions, Likert-scale items, and multiple-choice questions to evaluate awareness of particular AI features and the functionalities of wearable devices. The findings indicated predominantly positive perceptions, with most participants concurring that wearable devices improve proactive care, facilitate remote consultations, and deliver precise health insights. Concerns regarding technical failures, data accuracy, and the potential reduction of human interaction were significant. No notable demographic differences were identified; however, participants with chronic conditions expressed more favourable perceptions. The research emphasises the necessity of user education, technical reliability, and professional oversight for the successful integration of AI-powered wearables in the management of chronic diseases.
Keywords: Wearable health devices, Artificial intelligence (AI), Chronic disease management, patient perceptions, Digital Health
Received: 07 Jan 2025; Accepted: 21 Mar 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 Alzghaibi. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
* Correspondence:
Haitham Alzghaibi, Qassim University, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
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