Telemonitoring System Oriented towards High-Risk Pregnant Women

Area of Science:

• Medical Informatics
• Digital Health
• Remote Patient Monitoring

Background:

• High-risk pregnancies pose significant dangers to maternal and infant health.
• Early detection and intervention are crucial for mitigating risks in pregnancy.
• Existing monitoring methods may not adequately address the complexities of high-risk pregnancies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design, develop, and assess the usability of a telemonitoring system for high-risk pregnancies.
• To enable remote monitoring and timely risk detection for pregnant women with hypertension, diabetes, or other high-risk conditions.
• To evaluate user satisfaction among medical professionals and patients using the telemonitoring system.

Main Methods:

• Development of a telemonitoring system comprising two mobile web applications: one for medical professionals and one for patients.
• Patient application allows input of alarm symptoms, vital signs (hypertension), diabetes data, and clinical analyses.
• Usability assessment conducted via a laboratory study involving seven doctors and seven patients.

Main Results:

• The telemonitoring system facilitates remote monitoring and control of high-risk pregnancies.
• The system enables early detection of potential risk situations through patient-reported data.
• Usability assessment indicated a satisfactory and favorable opinion from both doctors and patients.

Conclusions:

• The developed telemonitoring system is a viable tool for managing high-risk pregnancies remotely.
• The system's design supports timely intervention by allowing healthcare providers to monitor patients effectively.
• Positive user feedback suggests the system has the potential to improve outcomes in high-risk pregnancy care.