About The Study: In this serial survey study, wearable device use increased among U.S. adults, but daily use and clinician-directed data sharing remained limited. These findings suggest that there is a need for approaches to help realize the potential of wearable devices as health care tools, both by broadening uptake and promoting consistent use.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Rohan Khera, MD, MS, email rohan.khera@yale.edu .
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