We’ve all seen it: a patient pacing the ward corridor, pulse oximeter clipped to their finger, completing a 6-Minute Walk Test to assess recovery and readiness for discharge.
It’s simple, practical and valuable, but it also has its limits.
Traditionally, clinicians record the walking distance and oxygen saturation (SpO₂), perhaps noting heart rate at the start and end. But what happens in between the body’s continuous physiological response during exertion and recovery often goes unmeasured.
That’s where Mindray mWear is changing the story.
From observation to understanding
The 6-Minute Walk Test is no longer just about distance. With mWear, clinicians can see how a patient’s heart, lungs and circulation respond throughout the test.
Mindray mWear continuously monitors heart rate, SpO₂, respiration rate and intermittent blood pressure, providing a dynamic picture of each patient’s physiological resilience and recovery pattern.
These insights help clinicians make more confident discharge decisions, identifying patients who are truly ready to go home and those who may still be at risk once they leave the ward.
It turns a simple corridor walk into a powerful, evidence-based assessment tool.
What mWear can measure
mWear provides accurate, multi-parameter monitoring, including:
- 3-lead ECG
- SpO₂
- NIBP
- Pulse rate
- Respiration rate
- Temperature
It can also track everyday health indicators such as exercise, sleep, rest and falls, helping clinicians build a more complete picture of a patient’s overall health and recovery.
Supporting Safer, Smoother Recoveries
Recovery rarely follows a straight line. Some patients appear stable at rest but struggle once they begin to move around again. With mWear, clinicians can continue monitoring as patients mobilise independently, offering an ongoing view of how well they’re coping with real-world activity.
This continuity of data supports safer discharge planning and early intervention. It helps reduce failed discharges, minimise readmissions and give both clinicians and patients greater peace of mind.
In rehabilitation or step-down care, these insights also help tailor exercise programs, track improvement trends and identify subtle setbacks before they escalate.
Ultimately, this means more personalised recovery plans and better outcomes for patients and care teams alike.
Technology That Fits Naturally into Care
What makes mWear effective is how easily it fits into daily routines. Patients can wear it comfortably during normal activities, without feeling restricted. Data is securely transmitted to central monitoring systems, giving clinicians real-time visibility without disrupting care.
It’s technology that adapts to people, not the other way around.
Behind every reading is the same goal: to enhance safety, support confident decisions and make every step of recovery count.
The 6-Minute Walk Test has long been a trusted measure of functional recovery. With mWear, it’s being reimagined from a simple stopwatch and pulse oximeter to a richer, more meaningful view of patient wellbeing.
When clinicians can see the full picture, patients can take their next steps forward with greater confidence.
Contact us to learn more about how mWear is helping hospitals strengthen discharge decisions and improve patient recovery outcomes.
