IMPLEMENTING TELEHEALTH AND REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
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Telehealth; remote patient monitoring (RPM); healthcare management; patient outcomes; questionnaire
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This research focuses on the utilization of telehealth and remote patient monitoring (RPM) in healthcare administration. Telemedicine and RPM have transformed healthcare delivery by allowing the remote tracking of patients' physiological and behavioral information. RPM has the capacity to optimize treatment timeliness, improve health results, and decrease hospitalizations and healthcare costs. Healthcare practitioners may avoid the worsening of a patient's illness by monitoring vital signs and health information remotely. RPM is especially advantageous for those with chronic conditions and those in need of continuous supervision, such as the elderly, neonates, and postoperative patients. The study evaluates the medical and cost-effectiveness of RPM and investigates its influence on acute care use, such as hospital admissions and emergency department visits using 5-Likert scale questionnaire. Our results revealed the impact of RPM on acute care use, despite the excitement around its potential advantages. Additional research is required to comprehend the mechanisms that cause differences in medical facility use across various RPM therapies. Our evaluations analyze contextual elements that impact the effectiveness of therapies, offering vital insights into intricate treatments such as RPM. The study concludes that the use of telehealth and RPM in healthcare administration and assess their impact on patient results, healthcare costs, and the quality of treatment.
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