Key result
Telemedicine for fetal monitoring is linked to fewer inappropriate admissions and shorter hospital stays.
Why the study?
Telemedicine networks for fetal well-being assessment through computerized Cardiotocography (cCTG) require evaluation of clinical experience, patient characteristics, and economic sustainability over time.
Does a telemedicine network for fetal heart rate monitoring improve access to specialist care and reduce healthcare costs in pregnant women?
Population
Pregnant women undergoing fetal well-being assessment through cCTG in Campania region, Italy
Comparison
Remote Units telemedicine network vs Operations Center assessment
Design
Observational analysis of telemedicine network clinical activity
Follow-up
17 years
Authors
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May support decentralized cCTG access and cost savings in high-risk pregnancies; leaves open need for prospective outcome trials.
Observational
Yes
Does a telemedicine network for fetal heart rate monitoring improve access to specialist care and reduce healthcare costs in pregnant women?
A telemedicine network for fetal heart rate monitoring provides economic advantages by reducing inappropriate hospital admissions and optimizing healthcare resources.
Tagliaferri et al. (2016) conducted an observational in Pregnancy requiring fetal well-being assessment. Telemedicine network (TOCOMAT) for computerized Cardiotocography vs. Operations Center (centralized care) was evaluated on Reduction of inappropriate admissions and improvement of hospital stay days. A telemedicine network for fetal heart rate monitoring over 17 years demonstrated economic advantages by reducing inappropriate admissions and improving hospital stay days for pregnant women.
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