Sensors Applied in Healthcare

Dear Colleagues,

The global healthcare system is facing challenges in the aging population, chronic diseases, pandemics, and the increase of medical service demand, high medical costs, and healthcare staffing shortages. The development of advanced health technology could be a solution and opportunity for the future of healthcare. Sensor technology, no doubt, plays a paramount role in revolutionizing and harnessing healthcare.

Throughout the last decade, sensor technology has improved the diagnostics of medical applications, digitized and augmented traditional healthcare assessment, and enhanced our understanding of the etiology and mechanism of different diseases and health issues. Today, sensors enable real-time and remote reporting. The data and information could be integrated into the health service system to reduce cost and improve sustainability. Individuals can better understand their health status and behavior to facilitate the prevention of diseases and health problems.

This Special Issue invites original research or review articles on the development or advancement of sensor technologies or systems, innovative applications of sensors in solving or understanding healthcare problems, or on overcoming challenges in the healthcare system.

Papers are solicited in, but not limited to, the following related topics:

• New sensor technology for diagnostics, screening, or healthcare assessment;
• Sensors enabling the exploration of diseases or health issues;
• Wearable and implantable sensors for biomedical applications;
• Sensors to evaluate cardiovascular or chronic diseases;
• Wearable, remote sensors, or IoT for health or behavior tracking;
• Sensors and systems for sports or rehabilitation monitoring;
• Sensors for aging healthcare and pandemic management or control;
• Sensors to reduce cost and staffing burden in the healthcare system.

Dr. Duo Wai Chi Wong
Prof. Dr. Winson Lee
Guest Editors

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