Efficiency Improvement of the Clinical Pathway in Cardiac Monitor Insertion and Follow-Up: Retrospective Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The insertable cardiac monitor (ICM) clinical pathway in Tampere Heart Hospital, Finland, did not correspond to the diagnostic needs of the population. There has been growing evidence of delegating the insertion from cardiologists to specially trained nurses and outsourcing the remote follow-up. However, it is unclear if the change in the clinical pathway is safe and improves efficiency.

Objective

We aim to describe and assess the efficiency of the change in the ICM clinical pathway.

Methods

Pathway improvements included initiating nurse-performed insertions, relocating the procedure from the catheterization laboratory to a procedure room, and outsourcing part of the remote follow-up to manage ICM workload. Data were collected from electronic health records

SUBMITTER: Vanhala V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11951822 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature