HealthTech June 11, 2020
Tools that track symptoms and vital signs after a patient’s discharge bring highly personalized insights to providers.
For many COVID-19 patients, recovery from the virus can be a roller coaster. Some complications may arise or reappear after a discharge — and it may be difficult for a person to determine if returning to a high-risk public space is necessary.
Does a fever warrant a hospital visit? What about shortness of breath?
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) technologies that track and transmit a user’s vital signs can provide real-time insights for providers to determine next steps. Wearable tools such as thermometers and pulse oximeters gather data automatically; others (smartphone apps, for example) may require manual input.
These digitally connected, noninvasive technologies...
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