Remote Symptom Monitoring in Thoracic Surgery Patients After Discharge.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate an electronic platform for remote symptom monitoring to enhance postdischarge care in thoracic surgery using patient reporting of symptoms.

Background

Owing to the increased use of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols, patients are spending a larger portion of their postoperative course at home. For patients undergoing complex operations, this represents an opportunity for early identification of abnormal symptoms at home before deterioration.

Methods

An online symptom-tracking platform for thoracic surgery patients was created on the basis of opinions from stakeholders and a review of the literature. Starting in February 2021, patients were educated about the symptom tracker in preoperative clinics. After discharge, patients received a seri

SUBMITTER: Sewell M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12614090 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature