Wearable and Portable Sensors

Recent progress in wearable sensor technologies has significantly enhanced their functionality and widespread adoption. These devices are now capable of continuously capturing raw physiological data that can be translated into meaningful clinical insights. When integrated with sophisticated data analysis algorithms, the information gathered from various wearable sensors can be leveraged to detect infections at an early stage, which is critical for controlling the transmission of infectious diseases. Infectious diseases continue to pose significant challenges to global health, economic stability, and healthcare infrastructures. Emerging wearable technologies offer significant potential for monitoring patients' vital physiological signs during epidemic outbreaks. These sensors provide a practical and efficient means for continuous health tracking, enabling physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to better manage patient care. The primary aim of this chapter is to identify and analyze studies that have explored the use of wearable sensors for patient monitoring during epidemic situations. Wearable and portable sensors are emphasized for their promising role in continuously tracking patient vital signs and assisting in disease surveillance, especially in isolated or monitored individuals.