Home monitoring using telemonitors in residential homes was generally acceptable and feasible over 1 year in 24 patients, though it had no discernible impact on disease management or care.
Observational (n=24)
Yes
Is home monitoring using telemonitors feasible and acceptable in patients with chronic conditions in residential homes?
Home telemonitoring for patients with chronic conditions in residential homes is feasible and acceptable, though it may not immediately impact clinical disease management.
Three residential homes to the north-west of London, with their associated medical centres, were equipped with telemonitors to measure several variables, including seven-lead electrocardiogram, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, heart rate, temperature and respiration. The monitors could be operated by non-medical personnel. After recording, the data were transmitted via the Internet to a server. A total of 24 patients with a variety of chronic conditions were monitored regularly for a period of one year. Data transmission was found to be unreliable on occasions and was improved by extending the wireless network in the homes. Data access and presentation were considered acceptable, although suggestions for minor changes were made. No discernible impact on disease management, diagnosis or care was observed as a result of the monitoring. However, interviewees saw several potential benefits and patient acceptance was very good. The monitoring was found to be generally acceptable and feasibility was considered to have been largely proven.
Bratan et al. (Fri,) conducted a observational in Chronic conditions (n=24). Telemonitors for home monitoring was evaluated on Practical feasibility and acceptability. Home monitoring using telemonitors in residential homes was generally acceptable and feasible over 1 year in 24 patients, though it had no discernible impact on disease management or care.