The first survey on patient needs for remote monitoring of cardiac implantable electronic device in South Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

Studies showed that remote device monitoring reduced unnecessary outpatient visits and increased patient satisfaction. As there was no local research on remote monitoring (RM) in Korea, there was a lack of evidence for policy or insurance standards due to the lack of domestic data despite high demand by domestic arrhythmia experts. To establish the basis for patient satisfaction, economic efficiency, and safety of wireless monitoring, a survey-based study was planned.

Methods

This was a single-university hospital survey. The satisfaction index was evaluated using a questionnaire to investigate patient satisfaction in outpatient clinics, economic efficiency (measured as home-to-clinic time, waiting time, and actual clinic time), and demand for RM in patients w

SUBMITTER: Hwang YM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9276406 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature