Remote Monitoring: Using Technology to Track Patients and Improve Care Coordination

Remote monitoring technologies in India can assist in managing an estimated 45 million chronic patients while saving an estimated INR 5000 crore yearly.

The world of healthcare has undergone an unprecedented rise in the utilization of technology to track and monitor patient data. Since it lessens the need for in-person visits and increases access to healthcare for those who need it most, remote patient monitoring has a positive impact on healthcare. Medical professionals can now adopt a more proactive approach to providing care and make sure that every patient receives the treatment and care they require by using the power of technology and data. The availability of active intensivists in tier 2 and tier 3 cities is very limited. In such cases, remote monitoring platforms come to the rescue as an ICU of 8 beds can be effectively monitored and managed by a remote intensivist.

Remote monitoring technologies in India can assist in managing an estimated 45 million chronic patients while saving an estimated INR 5000 crore yearly. When compared to traditional care, it can even cut the length of hospital stays for a few chronic disorders by 25 per cent.

Key components of remote patient monitoring

Here are some essential components of remote patient monitoring that track patients and improve care coordination:

Continuous health monitoring: Remote monitoring gathers data on patients’ vital signs, symptoms, and other health-related variables in real-time using a variety of devices and sensors. This continual monitoring enables medical practitioners to track patients’ illnesses more thoroughly and spot potential problems earlier. It gradually helps in the timely detection and treatment of illnesses.

Enhanced care coordination: Healthcare professionals may compile precise and recent data on patients’ health status by utilising remote monitoring technologies. Different healthcare professionals, such as primary care doctors, specialists, nurses, and caregivers, can share this information and study and discuss patient data, communicate securely, and decide on the patient’s care after doing their research. This streamlined communication improves care coordination, reduces errors, and ensures that all providers are on the same page.

Early detection and intervention: Remote monitoring makes it easier to detect changes in a patient’s health before they become serious. Algorithms and data analytics can be used to identify patterns or anomalies in patient data, triggering alerts to healthcare providers when intervention or adjustment in treatment is necessary. This preventive approach can lessen readmissions to hospitals, stop disease progression, and enhance overall patient well-being.