Medical Xpress March 21, 2025
A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland Business School indicates that elderly neurological patients show a willingness to accept remote monitoring (RM) in the home environment even in the pre-implementation phase. Home-based RM uses digital health technologies to track patients’ health metrics and securely transmit data to health care professionals at the clinical site.
RM at home includes wearable devices, and mobile health apps that monitor key health metrics (e.g., activity, sleep, heart rate). RM is particularly appealing to elderly patients who wish to age in their own home while maintaining their independence.
According to the study, elderly neurological patients living with a family caregiver were more likely to accept RM than those who lived alone. Additionally, patients...
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