EPISODE · Feb 2, 2022 · 37 MIN
Study shows RPM reduces readmissions, helps catch medication errors, and improves pain management.
from Healthcare IT Today Interviews · host John Lynn
A randomized controlled trial across 8 acute care hospitals showed that patients in the group that used Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) after surgery, were 5.3% less likely to be readmitted, were 13.9% less likely to report pain 7 days after surgery, and were 24.2% safer because medication errors were detected. Hear from two leaders of this groundbreaking study: Dr Michael McGilion and Dr. PJ Devereaux from McMaster University. Find more great health IT content: https://www.healthcareittoday.com/
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A randomized controlled trial across 8 acute care hospitals showed that patients in the group that used Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) after surgery, were 5.3% less likely to be readmitted, were 13.9% less likely to report pain 7 days after surgery, and were 24.2% safer because medication errors were detected. Hear from two leaders of this groundbreaking study: Dr Michael McGilion and Dr. PJ Devereaux from McMaster University. Find more great health IT content: https://www.healthcareittoday.com/
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