Research progress of wearable flexible devices in nursing safety management

doi:10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2025.17.005

Abstract

Abstract:

Nursing safety management is crucial to patient health outcomes，and real-time monitoring and early warning systems play a vital role in enhancing nursing safety and reducing medical incidents. Wearable flexible devices enable non-invasive，continuous monitoring of various physiological parameters and provide timely alerts. These devices not only improve the efficiency and quality of nursing safety management but also offer patients more convenient，accurate，and personalized care services. This article provides a comprehensive review of the application of wearable flexible devices in nursing safety management，examining their application scenarios，advantages，and challenges，and offering insights to facilitate the further integration of this technology into nursing safety practices.

Key words: Wearable, Flexible, Devices, Safety Management, Review, Nursing Administration Research

摘要：

护理安全管理直接影响患者健康结局，实时监测与早期预警对提升护理安全、减少不良事件至关重要。使用可穿戴式柔性设备可无创、实时监测患者各种生理参数并进行预警，不仅能提升护理安全管理的效率和质量，还能为患者提供更便捷、精准与个性化的护理服务。该文对可穿戴式柔性设备在护理安全管理中的应用进行综述，探讨其应用场景、优势与挑战等内容，为促进此类设备的进一步应用提供参考。

关键词: 可穿戴, 柔性, 设备, 安全管理, 综述, 护理管理研究

SHEN Zhiying, LI Chengyuan, WANG Sha, DONG Xiaoqian, XIE Jianfei. Research progress of wearable flexible devices in nursing safety management[J]. Chinese Journal of Nursing, 2025, 60(17): 2073-2078.

沈志莹, 李成媛, 王莎, 董小倩, 谢建飞. 可穿戴式柔性设备在护理安全管理中的应用进展[J]. 中华护理杂志, 2025, 60(17): 2073-2078.

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