Patients with chronic conditions have better management. With certain conditions, this can mean preventing certain conditions or helping patients manage theirs better with improved behaviors. This monitoring will allow for a better collection of information and analysis of patient-generated data. Information from chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension will help patients understand and hit their targets.
When information is accurately and easily provided, it removes a large portion of stress and guesswork for both the provider and the patient. Diabetes is already stressful enough for patients to be diagnosed with and understand. The easier we make the monitoring process and ability to convey information to them on how to maintain their health, the more likely they will be to stick to these recommendations and live and long and healthy life.
RPM will also cut down on emergency room visits and even hospitalizations due to chronic conditions. By a patient improving their management, there will be fewer risks for any costly or severe situation that requires emergency care. Patients can also receive better care regimens as their values change. If a patient is monitored regularly, the benefits of a better outcome and care will improve significantly.
As Remote Patient Monitoring continues to advance, patients and the choices they make will significantly affect their condition. These can be from medications they take, weight management, diabetes, measuring their blood sugar, and even hypertension. Their data will allow you to make faster decisions to improve your patients' overall health.
Another benefit of RPM is that patients will have more education when it comes to their condition and treatment options. They'll get feedback quicker than having to wait for a regular appointment. Accountability will increase with your patients. Since they know they're being monitored, the data you receive will be more accurate. This means if they stray from their management plan, like a spike in blood sugar or blood pressure, you may be alerted.
Patients will have the benefit of continuity of care. This means better and faster follow-ups over time and giving them care that is more personalized while staying home and away from medical facilities. RPM also supports a patient's value-based care with a focus on preventative care and making it patient-centered. When patients feel prioritized and cared for, they are more likely to follow through with healthcare recommendations and follow-up appointments. Additionally, they will be more likely to stick with you as a provider for the convenience of setting up remote monitoring appointments, thus giving you an increase in consistent patients.