Abstract
Background: COPD puts a significant burden on health care systems. Remote monitoring of patients has been evaluated but with varying results, probably due to variations in design, choices of outcomes and patient adherence. We aimed to evaluate the patient-equipment interface and patient preferences in the use of a tablet-based remote monitoring system for COPD.
Methods: Patients with COPD were offered a tablet system (c-vitals, Luscii, the Netherlands) during a 12-week period, bluetooth connected to devices that measured blood pressure, heart rate, weight, SpO2 and physical activity. Symptoms questionnaire were filled out through the tablet. Information was collected twice a week. Weekly videocalls with a nurse were scheduled. The outcome measures were the participation rate, patient experience of predifned aspects using a VAS scale and the description of technical proplems.
Results: Sixteen patients (mean age 69±10 y) were included of which (87.5%) completed the 12 weeks study period and provided on average 91% of planned measurements. The average proportion of available measurements per patient was 91%. The top 3 barriers encountered were incorrect bluetooth connections, incomplete transfer of data and video-connection stability. Figure 1 shows the patient evaluation using a VAS scale.
Conclusions: Remote monitoring is feasible, well tolerated and appreciated by COPD patients with a high adherence to the system.
Footnotes
Cite this article as: European Respiratory Journal 2021; 58: Suppl. 65, OA3949.
This abstract was presented at the 2021 ERS International Congress, in session “Prediction of exacerbations in patients with COPD”.
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