The survey was conducted among 535 online respondents between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 2017.
Here are five things to know from ReportLinker’s survey.
1. Approximately 57 percent of respondents said they’re familiar with wearable devices.
2. Around 40 percent of respondents claimed they have a tracker app on their smartphone.
3. Sixty-one percent of smartwatch owners have an Apple Watch.
4. Approximately 61 percent of respondents said they are not interested in purchasing a smartwatch or fitness tracker within the next year.
5. When asked about their primary concern with wearables, 32 percent of individuals said privacy, 23 percent said health risks and 16 percent said risks of hacking.
More articles on health IT:
10 things to know before HIMSS 2017
Aprima Medical Software acquires Healthcare Data Solutions
athenahealth to reveal performance enhancement tool at HIMSS: 3 things to know
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
