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Journal Article Ahead of print 1 citation

PubMed: 42276360 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2026.05.097

Integration of wearable technology into vascular surgery: insights from an international online cross-sectional survey.

Ann Vasc Surg

Authors: Juliette Raffort, Fabien Lareyre, Matthias Trenner, Martin Teraa, Sandip Nandhra, Gilles Di Lorenzo, Robert J Hinchliffe, Mario D'Oria

Affiliations

  • Clinical Chemistry Laboratory, University Hospital of Nice, France; Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, UMR7370, LP2M, Nice, France; Institute 3IA Côte d'Azur, Université Côte d'Azur, France.
  • Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, UMR7370, LP2M, Nice, France; Department of Vascular Surgery, Hospital of Antibes, France.
  • Division of Vascular Medicine, St. Josefs Hospital, 65189 Wiesbaden, Germany and TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
  • Department of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • Northern Vascular Unit, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
  • Department of Vascular Surgery, Hospital of Antibes, France; Institut Médico-Chirurgical Arnault Tzanck, Saint-Laurent du Var, France.
  • Bristol, Bath and Weston Vascular Network, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, United Kingdom.
  • Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Medical Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Wearable technologies have emerged as powerful tools in in digital health and may improve monitoring and personalized care for patients with vascular diseases. However, their integration into routine vascular practice remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate the perceptions of vascular specialists regarding the potential clinical and research applications of wearable technologies in vascular surgery.

METHODS

An international, cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted among healthcare professionals involved in vascular care across Europe. The questionnaire assessed participants' demographic characteristics, prior experience with wearable devices, perceived clinical and research applications, and potential barriers to implementation. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the responses.

RESULTS

A total of 133 participants from 33 countries completed the survey. Most respondents were consultant vascular surgeons working in university or teaching hospitals. Overall, 36.1% reported prior experience with wearable technologies, most commonly smartwatches and activity trackers. Respondents identified potential benefits in chronic disease management (80.0%), perioperative monitoring (67.9%), telemedicine (67.2%), and secondary prevention (66.4%). A large majority (90.2%) agreed that wearable devices could support postoperative monitoring after vascular interventions. The most frequently reported barriers to implementation were device cost (71.8%), data security and privacy concerns (42.0% and 40.5%), time constraints (30.5%), and lack of validated devices (26.0%).

CONCLUSIONS

Vascular specialists recognize the potential of wearable technologies to enhance patient monitoring and support vascular research. Nevertheless, economic, technological, and regulatory challenges remain important barriers to their widespread implementation in vascular practice.

MeSH

Cross-Sectional Studies, Wearable Electronic Devices, Research, Vascular Surgical Procedures