Effects of Remote Patient Monitoring on Health Care Utilization in Patients With Noncommunicable Diseases: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Management of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is an increasing challenge for health care systems. Although remote patient monitoring presents a promising solution by utilizing technology to monitor patients outside clinical settings, there is a lack of knowledge about the effect on resource utilization.

Objective

This systematic review aimed to review the effects of remote patient monitoring on health care resource utilization by patients with NCDs.

Methods

Eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involved digital transmission of health data from patients to health care personnel. Outcomes included hospitalizations, length of stay, outpatient visits, and emergency visits. A systematic literature search was performed in Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Cent

SUBMITTER: Smedslund G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12530163 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature