DOI: https://doi.org/10.63345/ijrmp.org.v14.i6.2
Avik Chatterjee
Independent Researcher
Gariahat, West Bengal, India
Abstract
Continuous monitoring of drug levels is crucial for optimizing patient care, particularly in populations with chronic conditions or where therapeutic drug levels must be tightly controlled. Smart tattoo biosensors, a novel class of wearable technology, have emerged as a promising tool to provide real-time, noninvasive monitoring of drug biomarkers through changes in tattoo color or fluorescence. This study assesses the efficacy of smart tattoo biosensors for continuous drug monitoring by evaluating sensor responsiveness, accuracy, and user acceptance in a controlled pilot survey. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining laboratory sensor calibration, statistical analyses of sensor performance data, and a cross-sectional survey among potential end-users. Findings indicate that smart tattoo biosensors show high potential for precise drug monitoring, demonstrating strong correlation with standard blood assays. However, challenges such as sensor stability, calibration drift, and user concerns about cosmetic implications were noted. The manuscript discusses these findings in light of prior literature up to 2021 and provides recommendations for further research, including improvements in biosensor design and integration with clinical monitoring systems.
Keywords
Smart tattoo biosensors, continuous drug monitoring, wearable technology, sensor calibration, patient adherence
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