Medical Textiles and Biomedical Engineering: Integrating Textiles with Healthcare and Wearable Medical Devices

@article{1712850,
      author = {Mariam Oladepo-Ajagbe},
      title = {Medical Textiles and Biomedical Engineering: Integrating Textiles with Healthcare and Wearable Medical Devices},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2022},
      volume = {6},
      number = {1},
      pages = {820-848},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1712850.pdf},
      abstract = {Medical textiles represent a rapidly evolving intersection of textile engineering, materials science, and healthcare technology. This study examines the integration of advanced textile materials with biomedical engineering principles to develop innovative healthcare solutions and wearable medical devices. The research explores the progression from traditional medical textiles to smart, functional materials capable of monitoring physiological parameters, delivering therapeutic interventions, and enhancing patient outcomes. Through a comprehensive review of recent developments, this article analyzes the technological advancements in fiber engineering, nanotechnology applications, and biosensor integration within textile substrates. The findings reveal significant progress in developing biocompatible, antimicrobial, and electrically conductive textiles that bridge the gap between conventional healthcare devices and patient-centered wearable technologies. This study identifies key challenges including biocompatibility standards, manufacturing scalability, and regulatory compliance while highlighting opportunities for future innovation in personalized medicine and remote patient monitoring systems.},
      keywords = {Medical Textiles, Biomedical Engineering, Wearable Medical Devices, Smart Textiles, Healthcare Technology, Biosensors, Tissue Engineering, Wound Care Textiles},
      month = {July},
  }