Applications of Remote Patient Monitoring

Abstract

Remote patient monitoring programs collect and analyze a variety of health-related data to detect clinical deterioration with the goal of early intervention. There are many program designs with various deployed devices, monitoring schemes, and escalation protocols. Although several factors are considered, the disease state plays a foundational role when designing a specific program. Remote patient monitoring is used both in chronic disease states and patients with acute self-limited conditions. These programs use health-related data to identify early deterioration and then successfully intervene to improve clinical outcomes and decrease costs of care.

Keywords: Early detection; Home health monitoring; Home tele-monitoring; Remote patient monitoring; Telemedicine.