A new study, published in Telemedicine and e-Health, found that while patients are satisfied with the use of remote monitoring technology, some still want to see a physician in-person.
The three-month study observed 15 people with cardiac implants who were using Medtronic's remote monitoring system, CareLink, as a complimentary option for follow-ups between in-office visits. Clinically, 15 problems were detected, nine by remote monitoring and six by patients.
In nonclinical terms, researchers observed high satisfaction with the use of remote monitoring technology, but 8 patients (53 percent) stated that they preferred in-office visits.
Telemedicine also has the ability to reduce total follow-up costs for patients by 25 percent, according to the study.
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The three-month study observed 15 people with cardiac implants who were using Medtronic's remote monitoring system, CareLink, as a complimentary option for follow-ups between in-office visits. Clinically, 15 problems were detected, nine by remote monitoring and six by patients.
In nonclinical terms, researchers observed high satisfaction with the use of remote monitoring technology, but 8 patients (53 percent) stated that they preferred in-office visits.
Telemedicine also has the ability to reduce total follow-up costs for patients by 25 percent, according to the study.
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