HealthLeaders Media September 6, 2024
While wearable devices have gained attention for their use in remote patient monitoring programs, hospitals are finding more value in inpatient programs
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– Wearables, ranging from activity bands and smartwatches to patches, first found value in helping care teams monitor patients at home and during their daily lives.
– Newer medical-grade technology is helping healthcare leaders use those devices in inpatient settings, where patients can be monitored continuously during their hospital stay.
– The technology can reduce or even eliminate bothersome bedside checks and give care teams an on-demand view of key patient biomarkers, including respiratory rate, sleep patterns and blood pressure.
Healthcare leaders are going wireless to monitor patients in the hospital, using new technology that can...
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