mHealth Intelligence March 11, 2024
UC Davis Health has launched an at-home digital care program for patients after an angioplasty to enhance clinical outcomes for this high-risk population.
Post-discharge is a critical period for the overall success of any given procedure. If patients do not follow discharge instructions or clinical changes occur without the care team’s knowledge, the patient could suffer adverse outcomes and require additional inpatient care. Healthcare provider organizations are examining novel approaches to better manage the postoperative period, including the use of mHealth technology.
Last month, UC Davis Health became one such health system, launching an at-home digital care program for patients who have undergone a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedure.
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