Biometric Sensors for Secure and Continuous Health Tracking in Healthcare Applications

In the healthcare domain, biometric sensors are indispensable, as they enable secure and continuous health monitoring. They can detect and acquire physiological information, including heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels, in a non-invasive and very timely manner. They can then transfer this information over to a secured database, where further analysis can be carried out and the data integrated into healthcare applications. The provision of objective and accurate data is one of the main properties of biometric sensors, as human errors and biases involved in self-reports by patients can be avoided. It allows health authorities to have more data available when making true and immediate decisions about how to proceed in terms of taking care of patients. Biometric sensors also provide additional security features, ensuring that only authenticated individuals have access to sensitive health data. This problem is even worse within the healthcare industry, as data privacy and security should be of utmost concentration. This means biometric sensors are continuously monitored over time, so in the case of an issue, it can be detected early and tracked sequentially through treatment plans. It is particularly advantageous for patients with chronic diseases or individuals in rehabilitation.