Point of care TECHNOLOGIES

Abstract Wearable point-of-care testing (PoCTs) technologies offer great potential to advance healthcare by providing high-quality continuous biometric data to inform clinical care decisions. Driven by the success of consumer-grade devices and rapid technical advances, exciting new developments suggest the potential for chemical sensor data alongside mature movement and electrophysiology capabilities even when facing indirect or noisy measurements. Emerging trends suggest a promising role for wearable PoCT as an early detection and diagnosis tool through longitudinal monitoring of identified biomarkers facilitating proactive, preventative care. However, translating the promise of wearable PoCT to clinical practice remains slow. We argue that a lack of clinical validation research examining the role of wearable PoCT in clinical care pathways is a major bottleneck to adoption. To address these gaps, we recommend fostering a transdisciplinary approach by integrating technical, clinical, institutional, and patient roles in research and development teams.