Integrating AI-driven Wearable Technology in Oncology Decision Making: A Narrative Review.

Background: Clinical decision-making in oncology is a complex process influenced by numerous disease-related factors, patient demographics, and logistical considerations. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), precision medicine is undergoing a shift towards more precise and personalized care. Wearable device technology complements this paradigm shift by offering continuous monitoring of patient vitals, facilitating early intervention, and improving treatment adherence. The integration of these technologies promises to enhance the quality of oncological care, making it more responsive and tailored to individual patient needs, thereby enabling wider implementation of such applications in the clinical setting.

Summary: This review article addresses the integration of wearable devices and AI in oncology, exploring their role in patient monitoring, treatment optimization, and research advancement along with an overview of completed clinical trials and utility in different aspects. The vast applications have been exemplified using several studies and all the clinical trials completed till date have been summarized in table 2. Additionally, we discuss challenges in implementation, regulatory considerations, and future perspectives for leveraging these technologies to enhance cancer care and radically changing the global health sector.

Key messages: AI is transforming cancer care by enhancing diagnostic, prognostic, and treatment planning tools, thus making precision medicine more effective. Wearable technology facilitates continuous, non-invasive monitoring, improving patient engagement and adherence to treatment protocols. The combined use of AI and wearables aids in monitoring patient activity, assessing frailty, predicting chemotherapy tolerance, detecting biomarkers, and managing treatment adherence. Despite these advancements, challenges, such as data security, privacy, and the need for standardized devices persist. In the foreseeable future, wearable technology can hold significant potential to revolutionize personalized oncology care, empowering clinicians to deliver comprehensive and tailored treatments alongside standard therapy.