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These gadgets, which are a component of the IoMT, are designed to facilitate patient engagement, real-time care, and remote monitoring. However, this digital transformation of healthcare means overcoming a number of challenges. Some patients report discomfort when using these devices during physical activities. In terms of acquiring medical knowledge, 80% of participants report a better understanding of their condition and the treatment options available thanks to these sensors.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Continuous monitoring makes it more likely to catch a potential concern rather than relying on a single point in time during a test at a medical facility. The device can capture invaluable patient data, which can be put in context with the rest of the patient’s medical record to make it actionable. They can also validate that the therapy achieves the desired outcome or adjust it if it isn’t. The data can also be accessible to all healthcare team members, including nurses, primary care physicians, and specialists. The market for CPAP machines is a third instructive example of connected devices. By creating connected devices that could provide proof of therapy to DMEs, the accountability required by CMS became instead an asset for future use.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n