RESULTS The magnitude and significance of the telemonitoring effects on patients ' conditions ( e.g. , early detection of symptoms , decrease in blood pressure , adequate medication , reduced mortality ) still remain inconclusive for all four chronic illnesses .
However , the results of this study suggest that regardless of their nationality , socioeconomic status , or age , patients comply with telemonitoring programs and the use of technologies .
Importantly , the telemonitoring effects on clinical effectiveness outcomes ( e.g. , decrease in the emergency visits , hospital admissions , average hospital length of stay ) are more consistent in pulmonary and cardiac studies than diabetes and hypertension .
Home telemonitoring of chronic diseases seems to be a promising patient management approach that produces accurate and reliable data , empowers patients , influences their attitudes and behaviors , and potentially improves their medical conditions .
OBJECTIVE Home telemonitoring represents a patient management approach combining various information technologies for monitoring patients at distance .
This study presents a systematic review of the nature and magnitude of outcomes associated with telemonitoring of four types of chronic illnesses : pulmonary conditions , diabetes , hypertension , and cardiovascular diseases .
Home blood pressure monitoring for pregnant patients with hypertension.
OBJECTIVE To determine whether automated measurement of blood pressure and pulse in a home setting can be easily accomplished by pregnant women with chronic hypertension . STUDY DESIGN In this prospect i ve investigation , seven women with chronic hypertension complicating pregnancy recorded their blood pressure at home twice a day . These data were offloaded once daily into a computer at a remote site , and a computerized printout of these data was received by the physician . RESULTS The patients participated in the study for 12.2 + /- 5.8 weeks ( range 4 to 18 weeks ) and were between 23 and 42 weeks ' gestation .  Average mean arterial pressure in the home was 102 + /- 10 mm Hg , and average pulse was 81 + /- 11 beats per minute . In the clinic , the values were 112 + /- 13 mm Hg and 90 + /- 30 beats per minute ( p < 0.05 ) . Each patient was easily taught how to use the machine . CONCLUSIONS The home blood pressure monitoring device was easy to use and correlated well with values recorded by health professionals for this limited number of subjects . It was particularly helpful to patients ( n = 5 ) who lived long distances ( more than 60 miles ) from the clinic and to women who needed adjustments of antihypertensive medication
RESULTS The magnitude and significance of the telemonitoring effects on patients ' conditions ( e.g. , early detection of symptoms , decrease in blood pressure , adequate medication , reduced mortality ) still remain inconclusive for all four chronic illnesses .
However , the results of this study suggest that regardless of their nationality , socioeconomic status , or age , patients comply with telemonitoring programs and the use of technologies .
Importantly , the telemonitoring effects on clinical effectiveness outcomes ( e.g. , decrease in the emergency visits , hospital admissions , average hospital length of stay ) are more consistent in pulmonary and cardiac studies than diabetes and hypertension .
Home telemonitoring of chronic diseases seems to be a promising patient management approach that produces accurate and reliable data , empowers patients , influences their attitudes and behaviors , and potentially improves their medical conditions .
OBJECTIVE Home telemonitoring represents a patient management approach combining various information technologies for monitoring patients at distance .
This study presents a systematic review of the nature and magnitude of outcomes associated with telemonitoring of four types of chronic illnesses : pulmonary conditions , diabetes , hypertension , and cardiovascular diseases .