Evaluating IoT-Based Services to Support Patient Empowerment in Digital Home Hospitalization Services

Area of Science:

• Digital Health
• Healthcare Management
• Patient Care Technology

Background:

• Increasing life expectancy necessitates optimized hospital patient care.
• Hospitalization-at-home (HaH) offers potential for improved admission efficiency, cost moderation, and reduced bed demand.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of IoT-based technology for remote monitoring in HaH units.
• To evaluate the acceptability of IoT solutions within healthcare processes.

Main Methods:

• Integration of Internet of Things (IoT)-based technology for remote patient monitoring and follow-up in HaH settings.
• Data collection on patient outcomes, safety, trust, and professional workload.

Main Results:

• Significant reduction in admission days and readmission rates.
• High patient preference (98%) and satisfaction (95%) for digitally-supported HaH.
• Reduced professional workload and increased trust with IoT system adoption.

Conclusions:

• IoT-based remote monitoring is a feasible and acceptable model for Hospitalization-at-home.
• Digitally-supported HaH enhances patient experience and operational efficiency.
• This technology positively impacts both patient outcomes and healthcare professional well-being.