J Am Heart Assoc August 2024 PMID 39011944

Wearable Devices, Health Care Use, and Psychological Well-Being in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation.

Lindsey Rosman, Rachel Lampert, Songcheng Zhuo, Quefeng Li, Niraj Varma, Matthew Burg, Allison E Gaffey, Tiffany Armbruster, Anil Gehi

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113
Peak: 9 in Jul 2024
across 5 sources since Jul 2024

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What people are saying

The group primarily discusses concerns about wearables increasing anxiety and healthcare use, using words like 'higher rates,' 'stress,' and 'preoccupation,' which convey a critical tone. Although some posts express excitement about the research's insights, the overall discussion remains focused on potential harms, highlighting both personal and clinical implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions highlight that wearable devices may have negative effects like increased anxiety and healthcare utilization, indicating general agreement with the study's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts strongly engage with the topic, citing specific findings such as higher rates of symptom monitoring and anxiety among users, reflecting high interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some comments delve into implications for patient well-being and healthcare practices, demonstrating a moderate level of analytical engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts suggest the research could influence future healthcare approaches and awareness about the psychological impacts of wearables, indicating a moderate perceived impact.

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Timothy Caulfield
@CaulfieldTim · X

More information doesn't always mean better wellbeing or healthcare. Complex. Study: Wearable Devices, Health Care Use, and Psychological Well‐Being in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation https://t.co/QmjslZsQH8 "Wearables were associated with higher rates of symptom monitoring

Oct 10, 2024 · 21 likes · 6 shares · 88,220 followers View post →
JAHA
@JAHA_AHA · X

AF patients who use wearables have higher rates of anxiety and AF-specific healthcare utilization compared to non-users. #AHAJournals @LRosman_PhD @UNCDeptMedicine @UNCCardiology https://t.co/haVZMTKFf3 https://t.co/j0kn1of1xV

Aug 2, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 31,355 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Wearable Devices, Health Care Use, and Psychological Well‐Being in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation https://t.co/ivN1acLxz5

Jul 31, 2024 · 1 like · 2 shares · 41,730 followers View post →
Omar Khoja
@OmarKhoja · X

@sarah_bahowerth @AbdulrahmanAlGh يس في دراسات كتير تتكلم عن انه Wearables can induce anxiety و يكون لها تأثير سلبي على الشخص بدل ما تفيده ! https://t.co/uYpJI5RYYT

Oct 4, 2025 · 1 like · 2,836 followers View post →
Lindsey Rosman PhD
@LRosman_PhD · X

So excited to see our paper showing that wearables may increase healthcare use and anxiety in some AF pts - “Wearable Devices, Health Care Use, and Psychological Well‐Being in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation” | Journal of the American Heart Association https://t.co/YoW4NicdKX

Jul 16, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 75 followers View post →
Stroke AHA/ASA
@StrokeAHA_ASA · X

RT @JAHA_AHA: AF patients who use wearables have higher rates of anxiety and AF-specific healthcare utilization compared to non-users. #AHA…

Aug 2, 2024 · 2 shares · 37,416 followers View post →

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Omar Khoja
@OmarKhoja · X

@sarah_bahowerth @AbdulrahmanAlGh يس في دراسات كتير تتكلم عن انه Wearables can induce anxiety و يكون لها تأثير سلبي على الشخص بدل ما تفيده ! https://t.co/uYpJI5RYYT

Oct 4, 2025 · 1 like · 2,836 followers View post →
junzy_koyanagi
@JKoyanazi · X

ほほう ”Compared with nonusers, wearable users reported higher rates of symptom monitoring and preoccupation (P=0.03) and more AF treatment concerns (P=0.02).” https://t.co/3MOmXw6sp6

Oct 19, 2024 · 390 followers View post →
Emmet
@Emmet946623 · X

RT @CaulfieldTim: More information doesn't always mean better wellbeing or healthcare. Complex. Study: Wearable Devices, Health Care Use,…

Oct 12, 2024 · 6 shares · 234 followers View post →
Ben Voris
@bwvoris · X

RT @CaulfieldTim: More information doesn't always mean better wellbeing or healthcare. Complex. Study: Wearable Devices, Health Care Use,…

Oct 10, 2024 · 6 shares · 397 followers View post →
NEGISC
@negisc_gepsi · X

RT @CaulfieldTim: More information doesn't always mean better wellbeing or healthcare. Complex. Study: Wearable Devices, Health Care Use,…

Oct 10, 2024 · 6 shares · 146 followers View post →
Jacob de Wolff
@jfdwolff · X

RT @CaulfieldTim: More information doesn't always mean better wellbeing or healthcare. Complex. Study: Wearable Devices, Health Care Use,…

Oct 10, 2024 · 6 shares · 11,271 followers View post →
Shirley Turnbull
@TurnbullShirley · X

RT @CaulfieldTim: More information doesn't always mean better wellbeing or healthcare. Complex. Study: Wearable Devices, Health Care Use,…

Oct 10, 2024 · 6 shares · 1,865 followers View post →
Timothy Caulfield
@CaulfieldTim · X

More information doesn't always mean better wellbeing or healthcare. Complex. Study: Wearable Devices, Health Care Use, and Psychological Well‐Being in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation https://t.co/QmjslZsQH8 "Wearables were associated with higher rates of symptom monitoring

Oct 10, 2024 · 21 likes · 6 shares · 88,220 followers View post →
National Research Mentoring Network
@NRMNET · X

Can Wearable Devices Harm Health? The full impact of wearables on patient health, healthcare providers, and the system overall is still uncertain. https://t.co/SqJTxYd1wm #WearableDevices #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #PatientCare #HealthResearch #Future #Innovation https://t.co/NwIjgi9qGX

Oct 7, 2024 · 3,444 followers View post →
Bina Pattel
@BinaPattel · X

WEARABLES LINK HIGHER RATES SYMPTOM #MONITORING AND PRE-OCCUPATION - NEW STUDY https://t.co/9VpXjo5BBZ DEVICES FOR #AtrialFibrilation PATIENTS CAN LEAD HIGHER RATES OF #ANXIETY 1 IN 5 INTENSE FEAR #ANXIETY SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN USE OF WEARABLE DEVICES https://t.co/AxyDspbiz2 https://t.co/FiOGSGIQ9m

Sep 9, 2024 · 36 followers View post →
Maciej
@Sawosz · X

@AwDitrich @AppIepiei A tu masz wynik pracy ze u chorych zegarki wrecz podnosily poziom stresu… https://t.co/cgpHIu6Kyw

Aug 22, 2024 · 205 followers View post →
Alejandro I. Pérez Cabeza
@alejandroipc2 · X

RT @JAHA_AHA: AF patients who use wearables have higher rates of anxiety and AF-specific healthcare utilization compared to non-users. #AHA…

Aug 2, 2024 · 2 shares · 1,165 followers View post →
Stroke AHA/ASA
@StrokeAHA_ASA · X

RT @JAHA_AHA: AF patients who use wearables have higher rates of anxiety and AF-specific healthcare utilization compared to non-users. #AHA…

Aug 2, 2024 · 2 shares · 37,416 followers View post →
JAHA
@JAHA_AHA · X

AF patients who use wearables have higher rates of anxiety and AF-specific healthcare utilization compared to non-users. #AHAJournals @LRosman_PhD @UNCDeptMedicine @UNCCardiology https://t.co/haVZMTKFf3 https://t.co/j0kn1of1xV

Aug 2, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 31,355 followers View post →
Mind Your Science!
@MindYourSci · X

RT @agingdoc1: Wearable Devices, Health Care Use, and Psychological Well‐Being in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation https://t.co/ivN1acLxz5

Jul 31, 2024 · 2 shares · 133 followers View post →
Dr. Shashank Joshi
@AskDrShashank · X

RT @agingdoc1: Wearable Devices, Health Care Use, and Psychological Well‐Being in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation https://t.co/ivN1acLxz5

Jul 31, 2024 · 2 shares · 32,515 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Wearable Devices, Health Care Use, and Psychological Well‐Being in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation https://t.co/ivN1acLxz5

Jul 31, 2024 · 1 like · 2 shares · 41,730 followers View post →
Allison Gaffey, Ph.D.
@DrAllisonGaffey · X

RT @LRosman_PhD: So excited to see our paper showing that wearables may increase healthcare use and anxiety in some AF pts - “Wearable Devi…

Jul 26, 2024 · 1 share · 109 followers View post →
Sid Shah
@Sid_Healthcare · X

#Research - #Wearables Devices, Health Care Use, and Psychological Well‐Being in Patients With #AFib - 20% of patients with AF who use wearables experience anxiety in response to irregular rhythm notifications | @JAHA_AHA https://t.co/g2RXUrDsT4

Jul 23, 2024 · 3,254 followers View post →
Cardiology Papers
@Cardiology_P · X

Wearable Devices, Health Care Use, and Psychological Well‐Being in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation https://t.co/H3OpvSfl7K

Jul 20, 2024 · 59 followers View post →
Dr. Monali Y. Desai, M.D.
@drmonalidesai · X

https://t.co/lPWK4gnx2V https://t.co/hZeNGmfKeS

Jul 19, 2024 · 4,115 followers View post →
Lindsey Rosman PhD
@LRosman_PhD · X

So excited to see our paper showing that wearables may increase healthcare use and anxiety in some AF pts - “Wearable Devices, Health Care Use, and Psychological Well‐Being in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation” | Journal of the American Heart Association https://t.co/YoW4NicdKX

Jul 16, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 75 followers View post →
Digital Health Evidence
@digitalhealthev · X

Wearable Devices, Health Care Use, and Psychological Well-Being in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation. https://t.co/J9s4ydOT52

Jul 16, 2024 · 208 followers View post →