Remote patient monitoring devices can collect and send medical data to providers for care and assistance, as blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar can get monitored remotely.
FREMONT, CA: The COVID-19 pandemic caused an exponential demand for innovations in virtual care, as patients could not attend in-person visits due to the pandemic. New technologies, such as the IoT and electronic medical records (EMR) in hospitals and remote patient monitoring devices, are just a few examples of how the sector is constantly innovating to give patients with improved treatment. These innovations have been investigated for years. Even if in-person visits to the doctor's office won't get eliminated, experts predict that virtual care and telemedicine will experience several essential shifts.
Telemedicine and devices: Telemedicine delivers remote clinical care via videoconferencing or phone calls. Many people used live video conferencing services during the pandemic for real-time, two-way patient-provider contacts instead of clinical appointments. Virtual care encourages patients to seek ongoing care without the hassle of travel, limited care services, or work absences. It helps healthcare systems reach more patients, especially in isolated rural areas that may need specialized health services. After the pandemic, virtual care will be more beneficial than on-demand virtual appointments. The information is sent to a doctor, who can make medication and self-care changes or arrange hospital care if symptoms worsen.
Technology and remote care: 5G and cloud technology allow medical devices to transport more data to cloud centers faster (which are more scalable, cost-effective, and interconnected than in-house IT equipment).
