An interesting study was conducted in the USA on how the Apple Watch leads to unnecessary visits
What did you find out
Heaton and a team of researchers scannedPatient medical records at each Mayo Clinic, including offices in Arizona, Florida, Wisconsin and Iowa, for mentions of the term “Apple Watch” for a six-month period from December 2018 to April 2019.
As a result, we found 264 patients who said:that their Apple Watch noted an alarming heart rate. 41 people spoke directly about receiving an alarm notification. Others may have received it too, but didn't mention it. Half of the patients had already been diagnosed with heart failure, including 58 who had previously been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. About two-thirds had symptoms including dizziness or chest pain.
But only 30 patients ultimately haddiagnosed with heart disease, and this is about 10% of all applicants. That is, in 90% of cases, the watch led to an unnecessary visit to the doctor. According to the study authors, this takes up the time of the user and the doctor, and also leads to stress. They also believe that smartwatches “blur the line between carefully studied medical devices and wellness tools.”
At the same time, we should not forget that in some cases, watches and fitness trackers actually save the lives of their owners.
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