Reimagining Connected Care in the Era of Digital Medicine

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Implementation of a multisite, interdisciplinary remote patient monitoring program for ambulatory management of patients with COVID-19

Jordan D. Coffey et al.

Summary: This study evaluated a remote patient monitoring (RPM) program that served 7074 patients across 41 US states. The results showed that the RPM program for management of acute COVID-19 illness is not only feasible and safe, but also associated with a low mortality rate. Further research and expansion of RPM programs for ambulatory management of other acute illnesses are warranted.

NPJ DIGITAL MEDICINE (2021)

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Innovating health care: key characteristics of human-centered design

Marijke Melles et al.

Summary: Human-centered design is a crucial approach in addressing current care challenges by understanding human needs and creatively responding to them. Key characteristics include understanding people's needs, engaging stakeholders throughout the design process, and systematically addressing interactions between different levels of sociotechnical care systems.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR QUALITY IN HEALTH CARE (2021)

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Virtual Health Care for Community Management of Patients With COVID-19 in Australia: Observational Cohort Study

Owen Rhys Hutchings et al.

Summary: The study described the implementation and early experience of virtual health care for managing patients with COVID-19 in an urban Australian setting. By remotely monitoring skin temperature, pulse rate, and blood oxygen saturation, the study found that community-based virtual health care is safe for managing most patients with COVID-19, with low care escalation rates.

JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH (2021)

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Barriers to Use of Remote Monitoring Technologies Used to Support Patients With COVID-19: Rapid Review

Elizabeth Houlding et al.

Summary: This rapid review demonstrates the extensive use of RMTs in monitoring and treating COVID-19 and highlights the potential benefits and existing barriers of using these technologies. The results can guide prioritization efforts in the implementation of RMTs, such as developing best practice guidelines for their use and strategies to improve equitable access for marginalized populations.

JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH (2021)

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Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Patient Management at the Time of a Pandemic: The Role of Voice Technology

Tomasz Jadczyk et al.

Summary: The application of AI-driven voice chatbots in healthcare has the potential to enhance patient management efficiency and organizational workflow, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH (2021)

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