HRX 2024 AbstracX Library-Adoption of remote monitoring-supporting technologies

Adoption of remote monitoring-supporting technologies

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The document presents findings from an international survey conducted to explore the relationship between the adoption of remote monitoring technologies and the frequency of in-person visits in Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) clinics. Despite a 2023 consensus recommending routine visits every 24 months, the survey revealed a disparity between these guidelines and real-world practices. This discrepancy may arise from the necessity for "consistent and continuous connectivity" between patients and clinics.<br /><br />The survey, guided by an international panel of clinical experts and developed with the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), was executed online from September 2023 to January 2024. It collected 471 responses from a globally representative sample of medical professionals. The survey employed the Wilcoxon rank-sum test to conduct a univariate comparison of scheduled visit frequencies.<br /><br />The findings show variation in the adoption of specific remote monitoring technologies among clinics. Notably, clinics utilizing app-based patient monitors and remote onboarding and support services tend to schedule fewer in-person visits, suggesting these technologies can potentially streamline and enhance the efficiency of patient follow-up.<br /><br />In conclusion, the adoption of remote monitoring technologies appears to be associated with a decreased frequency of routine office visits. This highlights a shift towards more technology-driven patient care, which may align with achieving consistent connectivity and efficient follow-up without the need for frequent in-person visits. The document underscores the role of technology in potentially transforming standard patient care practices within CIED clinics, aligning with consensus recommendations for routine visit frequencies.

Keywords

remote monitoring

CIED clinics

in-person visits

2023 consensus

Heart Rhythm Society

Wilcoxon rank-sum test

app-based monitors

remote onboarding

patient follow-up

technology-driven care