Smart Textiles for Healthcare Monitoring

Abdullahi Abdirahim Bashiir

Faculty of Engineering Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Smart textiles, integrating advanced sensing and electronic capabilities into traditional fabrics, represent a transformative approach to healthcare monitoring. These textiles can measure vital signs, track physical activity, and even detect specific medical conditions, offering a seamless, non-intrusive solution for continuous health monitoring. This report explores the fundamental principles of smart textiles, the technologies enabling their functionality, and their applications in healthcare. It also addresses the challenges faced in their adoption and potential future directions for research and development. By merging fashion with cutting-edge technology, smart textiles hold promise for personalized, real-time health management.

Keywords: Smart textiles, Healthcare monitoring, Wearable sensors, E-textiles, Vital signs monitoring

CITATION: Abdullahi Abdirahim Bashiir. Smart Textiles for Healthcare Monitoring. Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science. 2024 3(1):28-30