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This study developed a community-based electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring system for remote cardiac care. The system offers high performance for detecting heart rate and enhances patient-provider interaction, improving cardiovascular disease management.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • High prevalence of cardiovascular disease deaths globally.
  • Growing aging population necessitates advanced remote monitoring solutions.
  • Need for integrated systems for real-time cardiac data and patient interaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a community-based electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring system for cardiac outpatients.
  • To enable wireless heart rate detection, personalized healthcare, and enhanced social contact.
  • To facilitate remote diagnosis and electronic management of patient reports by medical professionals.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a community-based ECG monitoring system with ergonomic wearable devices and user interfaces.
  • Utilizing dry electrodes for high-performance ECG signal acquisition, even in dynamic conditions.
  • Conducting a user survey based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated high performance of the dry electrode in ECG monitoring.
  • Comparative analysis showed the proposed system possesses essential factors for effective ECG healthcare.
  • The system proved capable of remote cardiac symptom diagnosis and electronic medical report management.

Conclusions:

  • The developed community-based ECG system offers a robust solution for remote cardiac patient monitoring.
  • The system's design emphasizes usability and performance, addressing key factors in healthcare technology adoption.
  • The findings support the system's potential to improve cardiovascular care through enhanced technology integration and user acceptance.