JOURNAL ARTICLE

[Research progress on flexible wearable sensors for health monitoring].

Xue ChenGuizhi Xu

Year: 2025 Journal:   PubMed Vol: 42 (6)Pages: 1273-1280   Publisher: National Institutes of Health

Abstract

With the intensification of global aging trends and the continuous rise in the incidence of chronic diseases, the demand for health monitoring and early intervention has become increasingly urgent. Owing to their non-invasive nature, portability, and comfort, flexible wearable sensors have emerged as a key technology driving the development of personalized healthcare. Starting from specific application scenarios in health monitoring, this article systematically reviews recent research advances in flexible sensors within the healthcare field. Firstly, it outlines the design fundamentals of flexible sensors. This is followed by a focused analysis of their specific applications in monitoring vital signs, biochemical markers, as well as motion and neural activities, along with an in-depth exploration of the clinical significance, technical challenges, and targeted solutions in different scenarios. Finally, the current technical bottlenecks and clinical challenges are summarized, and an outlook on the future development of health monitoring systems is provided. This review aims to provide a systematic reference for the deep integration of flexible electronics technology and medicine.

Keywords:
Wearable computer Wearable technology Key (lock) Health care Electronics System integration Intervention (counseling)

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Topics

Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
Physical Sciences →  Engineering →  Biomedical Engineering
Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring
Physical Sciences →  Engineering →  Biomedical Engineering
Advanced Technologies and Applied Computing
Physical Sciences →  Computer Science →  Computer Networks and Communications

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