Usability of a continuous oxygen saturation device for home telemonitoring.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic has led to greater use of home telemonitoring devices. The aim of this study was to assess the usability of continuous home-monitoring care with an oxygen saturation device on post-COVID-19 patients.

Method

The system consists of a digital continuous pulse oximeter and a smartphone with an App, which were provided to patients. A survey composed of a standard Post-Study System Usability Questionnaire, and a satisfaction questionnaire was exploited to conduct a usability and feasibility analysis of the service.

Results

A total of 29 patients (17.2% female) with a mean age of 65 ± 11.5 years were enrolled: 20 patients were smartphone users (69%) with a mean age of 60.2 ± 9.5 years, and 9 patients (31%) did not own a smar

SUBMITTER: Bonometti F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10426309 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature