The real value of IoT at home

IoT can play a crucial role in remote monitoring across the spectrum: wellness, prevention, post-discharge followups, and chronic condition management. A small study involving 24 recently discharged heart-failure patients split the group into 12 who were followed via remote monitoring and telehealth...

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Published inHealth Management Technology Vol. 37; no. 6; p. 17
Main Author Prabhu, Sandesh R
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Sarasota Endeavor Business Media 01.09.2016
Subjects
Caregivers
Chronic illnesses
Internet of Things
Patients
R&D
Research & development
Telemedicine
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Summary:IoT can play a crucial role in remote monitoring across the spectrum: wellness, prevention, post-discharge followups, and chronic condition management. A small study involving 24 recently discharged heart-failure patients split the group into 12 who were followed via remote monitoring and telehealth visits and 12 who received standard office care.1 In the group that was monitored remotely and by telehealth, only one was readmitted within six months.
ISSN:1074-4770